This is a long article, intended to summarise and celebrate Isaac Asimov’s seminal science fiction (SF) series. Isaac Asimov was one of the most influential SF writers of the twentieth century. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, sometime between 4th October 1919 and 2nd January 1920, his family emigrated to the United States of America in 1923.Continue reading “An In-depth Review of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” Series of Novels…”
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Book review: “Ringworld” by Larry Niven…
First published in the United States by Ballantine Books in 1970, Ringworld by Larry Niven is often listed as one of the “must read” SF books. It won the 1970 Nebula Award, as well as both Hugo and Locus awards in 1971. The book immediately captured the imagination of readers and critics alike because ofContinue reading “Book review: “Ringworld” by Larry Niven…”
Book review: “Colony Mars” by Gerald M. Kilby and “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel…
I recently finished listening to the first 3 books in Gerald M. Kilby’s “Colony Mars” series, and reading “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel in paperback. The stories are quite different… however, I found both to be engaging in some ways, sometimes exciting, but also with irritations that I noticed as I progressed with them. Here’sContinue reading “Book review: “Colony Mars” by Gerald M. Kilby and “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel…”
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