carol. ’s review of The Red: First Light (The Red, #1) > Likes and Comments
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Great review. I will give it a go.
I liked her Nanotech Succession books, but this seems to be more mil-sf. Should I give it a try?
I liked Nagata a lot back in the 90s early 00s. I keep meaning to try her newer stuff, like this one. Would you put this above or below The Last Good Man?
I understand about being conflicted on whether you will read book 2. Sounds like a pretty good book and a wonderful and detailed review!
Excellent review 👏
Hey carol. It seems like we have similar feelings about this one. I haven't continued with the series. Phil's reviews haven't done anything to re-consider.
Tomislav wrote: "I liked her Nanotech Succession books, but this seems to be more mil-sf. Should I give it a try?"
I think there might be some elements that you will enjoy. As to the overall gestalt, eh, can't be sure on that one. I was able to pick this up on kindle on a sale, which was nice. Worth $2 for sure.
Daniel wrote: "I liked Nagata a lot back in the 90s early 00s. I keep meaning to try her newer stuff, like this one. Would you put this above or below The Last Good Man?"
Tricky. Above, I think. I mean, it did garner some respectable nominations. I like a number of the ideas. There's just a device used that I was not fond of and tend to avoid, except in specifically apocalypse books.
Tina wrote: "I understand about being conflicted on whether you will read book 2. Sounds like a pretty good book and a wonderful and detailed review!"
Thank you!
TL *Humaning the Best She Can* wrote: "Excellent review 👏"
Thank you, TL. (also, ditto on the humaning the best we can 😊)
I am not familiar with this author! Very interesting review, thank you :)
Oh, that first quote…. Yeah, let me track this down.
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I liked her Nanotech Succession books, but this seems to be more mil-sf. Should I give it a try?
I liked Nagata a lot back in the 90s early 00s. I keep meaning to try her newer stuff, like this one. Would you put this above or below The Last Good Man?
I understand about being conflicted on whether you will read book 2. Sounds like a pretty good book and a wonderful and detailed review!
Excellent review 👏
Hey carol. It seems like we have similar feelings about this one. I haven't continued with the series. Phil's reviews haven't done anything to re-consider.
Tomislav wrote: "I liked her Nanotech Succession books, but this seems to be more mil-sf. Should I give it a try?"I think there might be some elements that you will enjoy. As to the overall gestalt, eh, can't be sure on that one. I was able to pick this up on kindle on a sale, which was nice. Worth $2 for sure.
Daniel wrote: "I liked Nagata a lot back in the 90s early 00s. I keep meaning to try her newer stuff, like this one. Would you put this above or below The Last Good Man?"Tricky. Above, I think. I mean, it did garner some respectable nominations. I like a number of the ideas. There's just a device used that I was not fond of and tend to avoid, except in specifically apocalypse books.
Tina wrote: "I understand about being conflicted on whether you will read book 2. Sounds like a pretty good book and a wonderful and detailed review!"Thank you!
TL *Humaning the Best She Can* wrote: "Excellent review 👏"Thank you, TL. (also, ditto on the humaning the best we can 😊)
I am not familiar with this author! Very interesting review, thank you :)
Oh, that first quote…. Yeah, let me track this down.
