I picked up The Last Good Man by Linda Nagata at the end of last year. It sounded pretty interesting – the world of war has changed with fewer soldiers and a lot more automation. We follow True Brighton and Requisite Operations – a private military contractor. So, I kind of liked it. I liked … Continue reading
Book review: Null States
The sequel to Infomocracy takes us to the margins of the micro-democratic system and of Information’s reach. Continue reading
Happy birthday Mass Effect
I know so many people are going to write about Mass Effect, but fuck it. So am I. I was relatively late to the world of Mass Effect. Computer games had been part of my life for a long time, but dedicated player I was not. I remember getting a NES for Christmas but our … Continue reading
Book review: Immortal Architects
The second book by Paige Orwin is as rich and thoroughly engrossing as her first. Continue reading
Book review: Provenance
So, I loooove Ann Leckie and the entire universe she has created. I think Breq is one of my favourite characters in all the books I’ve read. Provenance takes place after the events of events of the Imperial Radch trilogy. Some of the events are referred to, mostly the conclave with the artificial intelligences. However, … Continue reading
Episode 9: Strange Practice
This week, we talk to author Vivian Shaw about Greta Helsing, doctor to London’s monsters in Strange Practice. Then we talk to Tom Oates, Consult General Physician at the Royal London hospital about what its like treating the more human elements of the London population. Continue reading
Book review: Our Dark Duet
I had many feels. MANY FEELS. Our Dark Duet is amazing and stressful and wonderful and sad, all at the same time. Continue reading
Book review: This Savage Song
Another great series from V E Schwab. Violence breeds monsters in this world and two unlikely people become friends. But they are caught in the middle of monsters wanting to make war and have to survive. Continue reading
Film review: Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle
Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle. Spectacle over substance. Continue reading
Book review: A Crown of Wishes
Pretty cover. Pretty fluffy. Continue reading