Ramblings about some books that I have enjoyed
Mere by Danielle Giles is the kind of novel that wraps itself around you like the creeping fog of the Fens—at once beautiful, chilling, and impossible to ignore. Set in 990 AD in an isolated Norfolk monastery, Giles weaves a tale steeped in atmosphere, where pagan superstition clashes with the early roots of Christianity, and … Continue reading Mere
"Artificial Wisdom" by Thomas Weaver is a captivating and timely exploration of a dystopian future entwined with the unnerving potential of AI. Weaver weaves a narrative that delves into the delicate balance between the promise of AI to solve our most pressing issues and the looming threat of its potential control. The way the story … Continue reading Artificial Wisdom
"These Burning Stars" by Bethany Jacobs is an incredibly gripping and clever sci-fi novel. Jacobs' world-building is fascinating, creating a future filled with possibilities that had me hooked from start to finish. The story is a thrilling adventure with well-developed characters and unexpected twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. Jacobs' exploration … Continue reading These Burning Stars
A few chapters into The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox I was ready to give up. It didn't seem to be going anywhere and there was a lot of book ahead of me. One more chapter I thought, and kapow! suddenly the book really lifts off, you start to get an insight into the clever … Continue reading The Absolute Book