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May 06
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Bruce
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Robots and Empire (Elijah Baley, Book 4)
by Isaac Asimov
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Bruce said:
"Another solid crime/sci-fi novel exploring the theoretical Laws of Robotics and, to a lesser extent, of Humanics. Asimov handles inhuman reasoning and emotion in an inventive and thought-provoking style.
As always, Asimov really makes the reader c...more
Another solid crime/sci-fi novel exploring the theoretical Laws of Robotics and, to a lesser extent, of Humanics. Asimov handles inhuman reasoning and emotion in an inventive and thought-provoking style.
As always, Asimov really makes the reader care about his characters, and it's heartwarming to follow their exploits. The ending is fantastic, and entirely unexpected if, like myself, you had never read another Asimov before this one.
Asimov is one of the masters of literature, and this book is iconic of his abilities....less
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Bruce
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Hassan's
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"It should be noted that I am a long-standing Asimov fan, so my opinion is perhaps not entirely objective. Having said that, Robots and Empire stands out to me as one of his top works. It serves to bridge his Empire/Foundation and Robots series; this ...more
It should be noted that I am a long-standing Asimov fan, so my opinion is perhaps not entirely objective. Having said that, Robots and Empire stands out to me as one of his top works. It serves to bridge his Empire/Foundation and Robots series; this is a dangerous venture, because there is always the risk of fouling one or both stories in the process. Asimov handles it admirably though, in a way that gives a satisfactory conclusion to the Elijah Baley story, and sets the scene for the way into the Galactic Empire.
The story focuses around familiar faces; Gladia, Daneel, and Giskard. The true focus of the novel is on the robots, which has always been Asimovs great strength. The passages of the novel that are essentially discussions and deliberations between the two robots are some of the most interesting parts of the novel; they are at once dear friends, earnest protectors, and subtly but pointedly inhuman. Their struggle to both serve and protect, and their discussions revolving around this dichotomy, give new depth to the characters.
Overall I highly recommend this novel to fans of either Empire, Foundation, or Robots. ...less
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March 04
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Bruce
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The Armour of Contempt (Gaunt's Ghosts)
by Dan Abnett
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Bruce said:
"Mixed feelings about this book.
I read it immediately after His Last Command, so perhaps I still felt a little apprehensive going into this one. Like the previous book, the exploits of the Tanith are gripping and so vividly protrayed you almost wa...more
Mixed feelings about this book.
I read it immediately after His Last Command, so perhaps I still felt a little apprehensive going into this one. Like the previous book, the exploits of the Tanith are gripping and so vividly protrayed you almost want to duck at times. The addition of a new major character is done in an intriguing way that really shows up the callousness of the Imperial way of war.
Overall I enjoyed it, but (for some reason I can't put my finger on), this is definitely not one of my favourites....less
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Bruce
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His Last Command (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)
by Dan Abnett
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Bruce said:
"A (relative) let down.
Abnett seems to have run out of a little steam here. While still written well, it is a much less encompassing novel. On the one hand, the exploits of the Tanith regiment retain the charm of previous books, but on the other.....more
A (relative) let down.
Abnett seems to have run out of a little steam here. While still written well, it is a much less encompassing novel. On the one hand, the exploits of the Tanith regiment retain the charm of previous books, but on the other...
This is the first book I felt disappointed with buying....less
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Bruce
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Traitor General (Gaunt's Ghosts Novels)
by Dan Abnett
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Bruce said:
"Incredible first novel to the continuing Gaunt's Ghosts series. He explores the weird world of Chaos as if he'd been there and met the many varied characters in person. He must have put a hell of a lot of thought into this, and it shows in the qualit...more
Incredible first novel to the continuing Gaunt's Ghosts series. He explores the weird world of Chaos as if he'd been there and met the many varied characters in person. He must have put a hell of a lot of thought into this, and it shows in the quality of the novel....less
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Bruce
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Gaunt's Ghosts: The Saint (Gaunt's Ghosts)
by Dan Abnett
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read in January, 2007
Bruce said:
"Keeps up the brilliant character development of the first trilogy. Abnett's style is so immersive I felt myself in the presence of Sabbat herself! Unbelievable!
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Bruce
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Gaunt's Ghosts: The Founding (Gaunts Ghost)
by Dan Abnett
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read in January, 2006
Bruce said:
"Absolutely fantastic war novels.
Great characterisation, great action, great descriptions. In a word: inspiring!
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Bruce
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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Paperback)
by Douglas Adams
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Bruce
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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (Paperback)
by Douglas Adams
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Bruce
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Life, the Universe and Everything (Paperback)
by Douglas Adams
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