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The first one is great, skip the second unless you’re a superfan.
Neat premise, surprisingly still holds up given it’s age
Fun nerdy read with enough semi-realistic science to make it plausible.
I’m a sucker for time travel stories, this one works
After the disappointing Artemis, Andy Weir is back with a read that recaptures the nerdy fun of The Martian
Intense story of Shackelton’s 1914 expedition to cross Antarctica.
Title sounds like a a cheesy romance, but it’s actually a true story about exploration in the Amazon jungle.
Popcorn read that is pretty much what you expect from the title. Enjoyable read, but I’m surprised it was nominated for the Hugo.
If a book about capitalism within a fantasy world sounds like a good time, then this book is for you.
Very different vibe than the film
Not great, but not as bad as I thought it would be.
I haven’t played the games or watched the show, but the books are enjoyable enough if you like the genre.
Easy reading, but gets repetitive after a while
Stephenson’s books always take a while to get going, and this is just Book 1 so still too early to really judge
Like a lot of highly-influential books, ends up feeling dated and overhyped because it’s innovative ideas have been copied and improved upon by others.
This won the Hugo in 2023. It’s … fine. Easy read but not particularly memorable.
A bit too cutesy for my taste, but came highly recommended so might still read the others in the series.