BrekekekiwiThis audible series is absolutely outstanding. The Song of Orpheus was heart rending, and the momentum of the main story is strong and sure. Beautiful stuff! #Reading2023
Phew, reading this classic took some time. It started with a queer Ishmael describing how he meet his Polynesian boyfriend and then they decided to go hunt whales. Then I discovered that Neal Stephenson novels are just retreading the trail Mieville blazed first; only he wrote about Whales in extreme detail, the new knowledge of his time. I really enjoyed it! #Reading2023
Oh man, I REALLY wanted to like this book. Gushing reviews from people I trust; new weird; queer scifi; charismatic kiwi author, etc etc.
However it felt like I was being rushed through an interesting place while someone told me why it could be interesting, without actually showing me the interesting things. I never quite understood any motivations. The description often made me more confused. Really frustrating. #reading2023
However it felt like I was being rushed through an interesting place while someone told me why it could be interesting, without actually showing me the interesting things. I never quite understood any motivations. The description often made me more confused. Really frustrating. #reading2023
Hmmm. It may just be the age of the book, but this language is sooo purple. All jokes about the F name aside, Victor is clearly the monster.
Not sure I'd actually recommend people read this. There isn't really any sci in this sci fi.
Back to my favourite author. The novellas are wonderful in this. Most of the short stories feel very dreamlike and aimless and sharp. Not sure I love this all as much as I usually like his collections.
I thought the story behind the scientists who discovered Gravity Waves would make for a fascinating tale! Unfortunately, the author isn't a great storyteller, and the book kinda fizzles. #Reading2023
I absolutely loved Lucky Luke cartoons as a kid, and so it was interesting to read this modern take from a new artist. Looks good, feels proper serious western, but lacked meat. #Reading2023
This story was hilarious! It feels exactly like old school cyberpunk, but using modern jargon, which makes the main character just come across as very sad... Then it has a twist that I loved, but I don't know if it helped the story resolve properly... #Reading2023
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/money-in-the-bank/
I've been slack in keeping up with the Daily Dracula emails, so I reached the end of the classic a bit late, but for the second year in a row it's been a great ride. If it happens next year, I really recommend it! #Reading2023
My granddad loved this book, and he's right, it's fantastic. It's like a Pratchett book but with no plot or momentum, just three guys and a dog travelling on a river. The lanuage swings from buautiful to hilarious within sentences. I loved it! #Reading2023
Ngati Pakeha Kuia@Brekekekiwi It’s a classic. I read it years ago now. Very funny.
Joe 
@Brekekekiwi , haven't listened to it for a while, will remedy that.
One of the great podcasts.
One of the great podcasts.
@Antigrav this was written. I'd be interested if it's an audio version as well!
@Brekekekiwi , just checked, yes it is, 6th September, 1h 13min.
@Antigrav fantastic!