By James Rollins.
This is one from my work library, so it is a book I literally judged by its cover and took with me to read in the sunshine (or not) with Piggy Cat (or not).
As such, I consider it a disposable book. By that I mean not only that someone else bought it and gave it away, but that I have no intention of logging any of this book in my long term memory. That said – for an action novel there is a good amount of science fiction and history, which are both enjoyable for me. It also seems this is book one of a series, so if you like it, there are more to come. Assuming same characters in different situations.
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Just curious, but how much sci fi? I’m going to try getting back into reading sci fi. I loves me a good speculative science book! Any ideas what would be a good read?
Ah, it felt to me like he had the idea and made up some sci-fi to make it work? But I also write so sometimes I can see the deux ex machina.
I really liked The Martian. But… what I truly loved was the Xeelee Sequence.
I didn’t read the Martian, but I did see the movie and I loved it. I’ll check out the Xeelee Sequence. Thanks!
Well, you already know I have a fascination with science. When I read this, I was desperate for someone to talk to me about it.
Great! Maybe we can talk after I’ve read the Xeelee Sequence! Not sure when that will be though.
I hope so!