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30Oct 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book review: Atonium: A Thread of Existence by J G Maughan

Atonium: A Thread of Existence is a book I was sent to review by the author. In fact, it’s the very first book I’ve been sent to review by an author. It’s a science-fiction novel featuring some fantastic theoretical elements and some engaging discussions about God. [caption id="attachment_1327" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Pin me to Pinterest![/caption] Please note that this book was sent to me for the purposes of a review. I do not receive any financial or another gain from posting this review and the review is of my own honest opinion. Also, note that the article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase Atonium: A Thread of Existence via one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you to support…

27Oct 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book review: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Book reviews, Classics, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

You may well have heard of the very successful TV series The Handmaid’s Tale but did you know it’s based on a very successful book by the same name, written by Margaret Atwood? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase The Handmaid's Tale via one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you to support the blog. These links do not affect my final opinion of the product. [caption id="attachment_1313" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Pin me to Pinterest![/caption] The Handmaid’s Tale tells the first-hand story of Offred, a Handmaid who lives in Gilead where women are no longer free and must survive by obeying the whims of their commanders. It's mainly a first-hand account of her experiences…

26Aug 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan

Book reviews, Crime, Sci-Fi

I’m a huge fan of the Cyberpunk science fiction genre. I love a futuristic gritty world where humanity seems to have gone back culturally but technology has advanced significantly. Altered Carbon is one of the best books at this and is accompanied by an in-depth crime story too. [caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Pin me to Pinterest![/caption] Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase Altered Carbon via any of the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you to support the blog. These links to not affect my opinion of the products. Altered Carbon is set four hundred years in the future when humanity has reached other worlds including Mars and people can have their existence uploaded…

09Aug 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Book reviews, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

I Am Number Four is a book I’ve had on my Kindle for quite some time and I was in the mood for a short read. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore is the book I chose to pick up. The idea had me quite intrigued too. A cracking premise doesn’t always result in the most entertaining book though. [caption id="attachment_953" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Pin me to Pinterest![/caption] I Am Number Four focuses on one 14-year-old boy who comes from another planet and his guardian. There are nine who came to earth and they’re being hunted in order. Number 1-3 have been hunted and killed and Number Four is next. All fairly obvious. Plot – 3/5 As mentioned above, the premise for this book sounds quite neat. There’s the potential…

27Jul 2021 by Luke Harkness

Book Review: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

Considered to be one of the best ongoing science fiction series at the moment, Leviathan Wakes is the first in James S.A. Corey's The Expanse series. The Expanse is a series set far in the future, focusing mainly on the events of one team of space cadets who stumble on a secret that could change the human race forever. (more…)

17Jul 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

The world is essentially over. Humanity lives underground in the tunnels, but they’re not the only ones who live down there. This is Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky and it's a great book that explores much deeper thoughts than post-apocalyptic monsters underground. (more…)

16Jul 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

When I first picked up The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle I was absolutely fascinated by the premise. It seemed like something that I would absolutely love. Essentially, most summaries of the book read that humanity was nearly wiped out 70,000 years ago and this book tells us why we weren't. And also it claims to come up with the idea of the origin of humanity. Two concepts that had me gripped! (more…)

08Jul 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

If you’ve read my The Way of Kings review, you already know I’m a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson. He has a hugely approachable way of writing often quite complex things and makes everybody understand his deep worlds very well. Skyward is the first in a relatively new series for Sanderson (it came out in 2018) and is arguably his most science-fiction book to date. And. It. Is. Brilliant. (more…)

06Jul 2021 by Luke Harkness No Comments

Book Review: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

Do I really need to introduce Jurassic Park as a premise? If you haven’t seen the film - firstly sort yourself out - secondly, you’ve very likely at least heard of it. If you haven’t: Dinosaurs are brought back to life via science and they attempt to open a theme park with the Dinos as attractions but it all goes terribly wrong. Cue madness. (more…)

29Jun 2021 by Luke Harkness 1 Comment

Book Review: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi

Book reviews, Sci-Fi

We’re many years in the future when humanity has conquered space travel. We now live in a society where on your 75th birthday you can enlist to become part of a program to support humanity’s efforts in space. This program sees you become an elite army to both defend and conquer planets on behalf of humanity. Old Man's War is a fascinating concept and is delivered in a very satisfying way. (more…)

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