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I adore your reviews! Such dry wit you possess. I have a private question I’d like to ask you. I can’t figure out how to send one? Perhaps you could message me when you get a chance? Thank you!
Angela wrote: "I adore your reviews! Such dry wit you possess. I have a private question I’d like to ask you. I can’t figure out how to send one? Perhaps you could message me when you get a chance? Thank you!"
Such kind words. Thank you, Angela! I'll message you right now, with pleasure.
Elyse wrote: "And hats off to you!!! Futuristic fun review!!!"
Thank you, Wonderful Walters!!! : )
Love this. Marc, you give great reviews, buddy!
J. wrote: "Love this. Marc, you give great reviews, buddy!"
Who's Marc? LOL! : D
I can't believe that EM Forster, that beloved author of country house, uptight, very British, flawed relationship novels wrote sci fi, not sure how I feel about this!
Jo wrote: "I can't believe that EM Forster, that beloved author of country house, uptight, very British, flawed relationship novels wrote sci fi, not sure how I feel about this!"
I was the same, Jo. I was already a fan of his frightfully English books on class divides, and had no idea he'd written a sci-fi story until I read @Apatt's review!
Wow! An Asimov quote, a Dalek reference, this is a love letter to us nerds 🤓 Wonderful review, Kevin, I could not have put it better, if I could I would have...
Apatt wrote: "Wow! An Asimov quote, a Dalek reference, this is a love letter to us nerds 🤓 Wonderful review, Kevin, I could not have put it better, if I could I would have..."
Then I shall dedicate this review to you, my friend.
Thank-you, Apatt!
Love (!) the Asimov quote and OMG why haven't I read this already?!? I'm off to find it right now!! (She says into her little monitor😞)
Mackey wrote: "Love (!) the Asimov quote and OMG why haven't I read this already?!? I'm off to find it right now!! (She says into her little monitor😞)"
Thanks, Mackey. Don't let that little monitor take over your life! : )
Rachael wrote: "Fantastic review, Marc!"
Ha! Love it, Rachael!
We Brits are no longer world leaders in anything, save from our sense of humour!
: D
Angela M wrote: "Great review, Kevin!"
Thanks, Angela!
A sumptuous review of a prescient story.
As for lifting your hat to EMF, I was sure Heath Robinson must have invented such a machine already, and I was right!
https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img...
I'm sure it will come in very useful for you.
Cecily wrote: "As for lifting your hat to EMF, I was sure Heath Robinson must have invented such a machine already, and I was right!..."
Ha! That brought a big smile to my face!
Thank you for the kind comments, Cecily. : )
Terrific review. Some people are visionaries. I'm not one of those :-(.
Bianca wrote: "Terrific review. Some people are visionaries. I'm not one of those :-(."
I already knew that ages ago, Bianca! ; )
Kevin....but did Forster predict an exercise regimen visualized, via monitor, with resultant total fitness? That potential reality would be awesome!.... I can dream.....
So much entertainment in this review! I tip my one hat that I own to you!
Fran wrote: "Kevin....but did Forster predict an exercise regimen visualized, via monitor, with resultant total fitness? That potential reality would be awesome!.... I can dream....."
I believe he did, Fran, as he's foreseen supermarkets where (get this) you'll one day have to scan your own groceries. I can't imagine anything that ridiculous ever happening! ; )
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader & Traveling Sister wrote: "So much entertainment in this review! I tip my one hat that I own to you!"
Oh, I hope it's a stovepipe hat, like Abe Lincoln wore, Jennifer! That's a trend that needs reviving! : )
How exhilarating for you to travel back in time with Forster’s droll commentary on his future/our present! Such a find!
Your amusement, generously shared, dances off the page. Somehow, I felt your tongue stuck up your cheek, enjoying tickling funnybones, Kevin! Wonderful review.
DeB wrote: "How exhilarating for you to travel back in time with Forster’s droll commentary on his future/our present! Such a find! .."
Aww, thanks, Deb. You are always too kind! : )
Such a delightful review, Kevin, this really made my day. Thank you!
Cheri wrote: "Such a delightful review, Kevin, this really made my day. Thank you!"
...and you've made MY day with your kindness. Thank you, Cheri!
Kimber wrote: "Asimov, a Dalek and Nostradamus... So much to love all in one spectacular review! Kevin, your reviews are a joy to read. This sounds like a story I would love. I'm adding it. : )"
So kind. Thanks, Kimber! : )
This is a short story that could easily be read in an afternoon. It's even free to read online (link is on @Apatt's review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...). But you have to sign up to the site, so I paid instead.
Great review Kevin, especially the dalek reference, can’t believe I missed this one it comes highly recommended and I even own the “science fiction hall of fame” where it’s included, it’s added to the list.
Lars wrote: "Great review Kevin, especially the dalek reference, can’t believe I missed this one it comes highly recommended and I even own the “science fiction hall of fame” where it’s included, it’s added to ..."
Thanks, Lars!
Look forward to seeing what you think...
I just downloaded this book from NOOK. It was $.49! I’m really looking forward to reading this!
Angela wrote: "I just downloaded this book from NOOK. It was $.49! I’m really looking forward to reading this!"
Just saw your review, Angela. So pleased you liked it!
A very thoughtful and comprehensive review - and you remembered to mention the sumptuous bouquets amid the sadness. I'm glad I finally got round to reading this and hence returning to your review. And as you liked this and Galapagos, I suggest you try the even shorter I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. Much darker, so not your usual thing, but a very good counterpoint.
Cecily wrote: "A very thoughtful and comprehensive review - and you remembered to mention the sumptuous bouquets amid the sadness. I'm glad I finally got round to reading this and hence returning to your review. ..."
Thanks, Cecily!
I was filled with admiration at Forster's astonishing clairvoyance. Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!
Kevin wrote: "Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!
Not an air-ship?
;)
Cecily wrote: "Kevin wrote: "Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!
Not an air-ship?
;)"
Probably best. I'm barely going to make it out of Norwich city limits in my mechanised armchair! : )
I think you know my feelings about this one ........ a very fine review Kevin :)
Richard wrote: "I think you know my feelings about this one ........ a very fine review Kevin :)"
I just reread your excellent review, Richard. Thank you very much!
: )
Such a great review Kevvy! I am sending you the bill for my shirt when I spilt coffee over it laughing at your magnesium/selfie sentence. Hahahaha, I am still laughing. :-)
Neale wrote: "Such a great review Kevvy! I am sending you the bill for my shirt when I spilt coffee over it laughing at your magnesium/selfie sentence. Hahahaha, I am still laughing. :-)"
You are far too kind, Neale. Lovely to hear from you, my friend! : )
Hey Kevin, or Marc (?), here's another one we agree on. This was much better than Ishiguro's colossally overrated Never Let Me Go. But maybe not quite as good as Ubik. ;-)
Be careful or you're going to become a Science-Fiction fan!
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Hey Kevin, or Marc (?), here's another one we agree on. This was much better than Ishiguro's colossally overrated Never Let Me Go. But maybe not quite as good as Ubik. ;-)
Be careful or you're going to become a science fiction fan! ..."
I agree on all counts, RJ!
And I was a big sci-fi fan in my teens…
Great review, Kevin. I remmember reading this in 2020. Felt surreal to read it in that reality.
Flo wrote: "Great review, Kevin. I remmember reading this in 2020. Felt surreal to read it in that reality."
Thank you for your kind comment, Flo!
Wonderful review, Kevin! You've stirred my curiosity with the theme!
I had no idea E.M.Forster dipped his pen and saw the future! How clever he was. But not half as much fun as your ;) review. Thanks for putting another book on the great and terrible heap!
Rosh (is busy; will catch up soon!) wrote: "Wonderful review, Kevin! You've stirred my curiosity with the theme!"
Thank you, Rosh! It really is an astonishing piece of foresight.
Lori wrote: "I had no idea E.M.Forster dipped his pen and saw the future! How clever he was. But not half as much fun as your ;) review. Thanks for putting another book on the great and terrible heap!"
Thank you, Lori!
And my apologies for seeing your kind comment so late.
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Angela wrote: "I adore your reviews! Such dry wit you possess. I have a private question I’d like to ask you. I can’t figure out how to send one? Perhaps you could message me when you get a chance? Thank you!"Such kind words. Thank you, Angela! I'll message you right now, with pleasure.
Elyse wrote: "And hats off to you!!! Futuristic fun review!!!"Thank you, Wonderful Walters!!! : )
Love this. Marc, you give great reviews, buddy!
J. wrote: "Love this. Marc, you give great reviews, buddy!"Who's Marc? LOL! : D
I can't believe that EM Forster, that beloved author of country house, uptight, very British, flawed relationship novels wrote sci fi, not sure how I feel about this!
Jo wrote: "I can't believe that EM Forster, that beloved author of country house, uptight, very British, flawed relationship novels wrote sci fi, not sure how I feel about this!"I was the same, Jo. I was already a fan of his frightfully English books on class divides, and had no idea he'd written a sci-fi story until I read @Apatt's review!
Wow! An Asimov quote, a Dalek reference, this is a love letter to us nerds 🤓 Wonderful review, Kevin, I could not have put it better, if I could I would have...
Apatt wrote: "Wow! An Asimov quote, a Dalek reference, this is a love letter to us nerds 🤓 Wonderful review, Kevin, I could not have put it better, if I could I would have..."Then I shall dedicate this review to you, my friend.
Thank-you, Apatt!
Love (!) the Asimov quote and OMG why haven't I read this already?!? I'm off to find it right now!! (She says into her little monitor😞)
Mackey wrote: "Love (!) the Asimov quote and OMG why haven't I read this already?!? I'm off to find it right now!! (She says into her little monitor😞)"Thanks, Mackey. Don't let that little monitor take over your life! : )
Rachael wrote: "Fantastic review, Marc!"Ha! Love it, Rachael!
We Brits are no longer world leaders in anything, save from our sense of humour!
: D
Angela M wrote: "Great review, Kevin!"Thanks, Angela!
A sumptuous review of a prescient story. As for lifting your hat to EMF, I was sure Heath Robinson must have invented such a machine already, and I was right!
https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img...
I'm sure it will come in very useful for you.
Cecily wrote: "As for lifting your hat to EMF, I was sure Heath Robinson must have invented such a machine already, and I was right!..."Ha! That brought a big smile to my face!
Thank you for the kind comments, Cecily. : )
Terrific review. Some people are visionaries. I'm not one of those :-(.
Bianca wrote: "Terrific review. Some people are visionaries. I'm not one of those :-(."I already knew that ages ago, Bianca! ; )
Kevin....but did Forster predict an exercise regimen visualized, via monitor, with resultant total fitness? That potential reality would be awesome!.... I can dream.....
So much entertainment in this review! I tip my one hat that I own to you!
Fran wrote: "Kevin....but did Forster predict an exercise regimen visualized, via monitor, with resultant total fitness? That potential reality would be awesome!.... I can dream....."I believe he did, Fran, as he's foreseen supermarkets where (get this) you'll one day have to scan your own groceries. I can't imagine anything that ridiculous ever happening! ; )
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader & Traveling Sister wrote: "So much entertainment in this review! I tip my one hat that I own to you!"Oh, I hope it's a stovepipe hat, like Abe Lincoln wore, Jennifer! That's a trend that needs reviving! : )
How exhilarating for you to travel back in time with Forster’s droll commentary on his future/our present! Such a find! Your amusement, generously shared, dances off the page. Somehow, I felt your tongue stuck up your cheek, enjoying tickling funnybones, Kevin! Wonderful review.
DeB wrote: "How exhilarating for you to travel back in time with Forster’s droll commentary on his future/our present! Such a find! .."Aww, thanks, Deb. You are always too kind! : )
Such a delightful review, Kevin, this really made my day. Thank you!
Cheri wrote: "Such a delightful review, Kevin, this really made my day. Thank you!"...and you've made MY day with your kindness. Thank you, Cheri!
Kimber wrote: "Asimov, a Dalek and Nostradamus... So much to love all in one spectacular review! Kevin, your reviews are a joy to read. This sounds like a story I would love. I'm adding it. : )"So kind. Thanks, Kimber! : )
This is a short story that could easily be read in an afternoon. It's even free to read online (link is on @Apatt's review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...). But you have to sign up to the site, so I paid instead.
Great review Kevin, especially the dalek reference, can’t believe I missed this one it comes highly recommended and I even own the “science fiction hall of fame” where it’s included, it’s added to the list.
Lars wrote: "Great review Kevin, especially the dalek reference, can’t believe I missed this one it comes highly recommended and I even own the “science fiction hall of fame” where it’s included, it’s added to ..."Thanks, Lars!
Look forward to seeing what you think...
I just downloaded this book from NOOK. It was $.49! I’m really looking forward to reading this!
Angela wrote: "I just downloaded this book from NOOK. It was $.49! I’m really looking forward to reading this!"Just saw your review, Angela. So pleased you liked it!
A very thoughtful and comprehensive review - and you remembered to mention the sumptuous bouquets amid the sadness. I'm glad I finally got round to reading this and hence returning to your review. And as you liked this and Galapagos, I suggest you try the even shorter I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. Much darker, so not your usual thing, but a very good counterpoint.
Cecily wrote: "A very thoughtful and comprehensive review - and you remembered to mention the sumptuous bouquets amid the sadness. I'm glad I finally got round to reading this and hence returning to your review. ..."Thanks, Cecily!
I was filled with admiration at Forster's astonishing clairvoyance. Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!
Kevin wrote: "Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!Not an air-ship?
;)
Cecily wrote: "Kevin wrote: "Must pop over to your review in my mechanised chair... Bzzzt! Whirrrr!Not an air-ship?
;)"
Probably best. I'm barely going to make it out of Norwich city limits in my mechanised armchair! : )
I think you know my feelings about this one ........ a very fine review Kevin :)
Richard wrote: "I think you know my feelings about this one ........ a very fine review Kevin :)"I just reread your excellent review, Richard. Thank you very much!
: )
Such a great review Kevvy! I am sending you the bill for my shirt when I spilt coffee over it laughing at your magnesium/selfie sentence. Hahahaha, I am still laughing. :-)
Neale wrote: "Such a great review Kevvy! I am sending you the bill for my shirt when I spilt coffee over it laughing at your magnesium/selfie sentence. Hahahaha, I am still laughing. :-)"You are far too kind, Neale. Lovely to hear from you, my friend! : )
Hey Kevin, or Marc (?), here's another one we agree on. This was much better than Ishiguro's colossally overrated Never Let Me Go. But maybe not quite as good as Ubik. ;-) Be careful or you're going to become a Science-Fiction fan!
RJ - Slayer of Trolls wrote: "Hey Kevin, or Marc (?), here's another one we agree on. This was much better than Ishiguro's colossally overrated Never Let Me Go. But maybe not quite as good as Ubik. ;-) Be careful or you're going to become a science fiction fan! ..."
I agree on all counts, RJ!
And I was a big sci-fi fan in my teens…
Great review, Kevin. I remmember reading this in 2020. Felt surreal to read it in that reality.
Flo wrote: "Great review, Kevin. I remmember reading this in 2020. Felt surreal to read it in that reality."Thank you for your kind comment, Flo!
Wonderful review, Kevin! You've stirred my curiosity with the theme!
I had no idea E.M.Forster dipped his pen and saw the future! How clever he was. But not half as much fun as your ;) review. Thanks for putting another book on the great and terrible heap!
Rosh (is busy; will catch up soon!) wrote: "Wonderful review, Kevin! You've stirred my curiosity with the theme!"Thank you, Rosh! It really is an astonishing piece of foresight.
Lori wrote: "I had no idea E.M.Forster dipped his pen and saw the future! How clever he was. But not half as much fun as your ;) review. Thanks for putting another book on the great and terrible heap!"Thank you, Lori!
And my apologies for seeing your kind comment so late.
