F is for Fossil

[Justme]

Well, I do have plenty of ideas for this one, but I'll see if there are any suggestions before I dive in...

[Justme]

Haven't forgotten, but haven't found a good fit yet. Biz, Bis, Busy with other challenges, too.

[Justme]

Well, the next Seasonal Challenge is coming up, so I'm going to fit in a book for this also.

F proves a slightly difficult letter, so I've chosen Fossil for the variety of possibilities. And a search for "fossil gemstones" brings up some really gorgeous images! I will have to think if I can narrow down to one thing in my collection...very difficult!

[Justme]

I'm still getting to this, but have my book picked out:
by Robert J. Sawyer

[Justme]

Fossil Hunter is book 2 in the Quintaglio SciFi series.

I found the 1st book fascinating...there is a lot of science, particularly astronomy & biology (TRex). There is also a lot of thought put into the religion & affects on culture. I did not enjoy the hunting/killing parts...I couldn't help but side with the prey. Anyway, good read.

So, book 2...I was disappointed there wasn't more about fossils, since there is so much emphasis on science...what was there was too basic...even in other subjects (I felt like I was being talked down to). There are excerpts from the 'creator' which started out interesting, but became a distraction, and for me seemed to be flawed. So, still kept me engrossed & reading, but slightly lower rating than 1st. 4*

One more to go...