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adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The level of detail and research in Blackout/All Clear is amazing, truly. And Willis’s writing is fluid, funny and engaging.
She really knows how to make riveting characters. I wasn’t sure about Eileen, but she really becomes more interesting in the second half of this book. The rest of the cast is great from page 1.
The last act of this book is clever, fast paced and very enjoyable. But I do have to say that, like Blackout, it suffers from pacing problem globally. In short… it is a bit too long, as much as I like the author’s style and story, as much as I am a WWII buff, there a couple of chapters that could have been removed to help the book. Most serve a purpose, and you will remember small details from both books as the connexions appears in the end, but some are just too much story for its own sake, especially in the middle (end of Blackout, first half of All Clear).
Anyhow, I do like this book very much and the way Willis uses time travel in her stories. She uses it with intelligence and originality, and it actually holds up quite well in the end.
She really knows how to make riveting characters. I wasn’t sure about Eileen, but she really becomes more interesting in the second half of this book. The rest of the cast is great from page 1.
The last act of this book is clever, fast paced and very enjoyable. But I do have to say that, like Blackout, it suffers from pacing problem globally. In short… it is a bit too long, as much as I like the author’s style and story, as much as I am a WWII buff, there a couple of chapters that could have been removed to help the book. Most serve a purpose, and you will remember small details from both books as the connexions appears in the end, but some are just too much story for its own sake, especially in the middle (end of Blackout, first half of All Clear).
Anyhow, I do like this book very much and the way Willis uses time travel in her stories. She uses it with intelligence and originality, and it actually holds up quite well in the end.
An excellent sequel to Old Man’s War. It has great pacing, characters and story. It is very well balanced and I couldn’t put it down. Scalzi has created a very interesting universe. It is simple enough that the “interplanetary political relations” are easy to follow, but complex enough that it is still compelling.
Plus, Scalzi can write. He has a visceral and funny style that I really like. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series.
Plus, Scalzi can write. He has a visceral and funny style that I really like. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series.
A very nice conclusion to this story arc. The middle part was a bit slow at times, but nothing serious. I enjoy Scalzi’s writing a lot so it didn’t really bother me.
I find that with this book, Scalzi comes full circle with ideas from the first one. I won’t spoil anything but let’s put it this way: if you thought Old Man’s War was too militaristic, too much like Starship Troopers, do yourself a favour and read the next two books.
I find that with this book, Scalzi comes full circle with ideas from the first one. I won’t spoil anything but let’s put it this way: if you thought Old Man’s War was too militaristic, too much like Starship Troopers, do yourself a favour and read the next two books.
I looked for this book because I enjoyed the Justice League episode « For the Man Who Has Everything » and because I like Alan Moore, a lot. This didn’t disappoint. It’s an end of the Silver Era type of book, so it’s dated in some areas but it’s OK. The three stories are quite different and interesting and I enjoyed all of them.
A relevant book about Superman’s character and importance, I quite recommend it.
A relevant book about Superman’s character and importance, I quite recommend it.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I only now realize that I never wrote a review of what is probably my favourite sci-fi novel so far. Hyperion is extremely well written, deep and creative. Simmons’ take on the Canterbury Tales is very, very well thought out.
Most characters are relatable in a way or another (even when they are mean a**holes), some tales will leave you crying on the floor while others will make you laugh. The Shrike is one of the most poignant creatures I’ve read about.
Oh and yes, read The Fall of Hyperion, it is highly rewarding and brings this story arc to an end. Hyperion is basically « part one ».
This book is proof that sci-fi can be « deep » literature, for those who still doubt it. Very highly recommended.
Most characters are relatable in a way or another (even when they are mean a**holes), some tales will leave you crying on the floor while others will make you laugh. The Shrike is one of the most poignant creatures I’ve read about.
Oh and yes, read The Fall of Hyperion, it is highly rewarding and brings this story arc to an end. Hyperion is basically « part one ».
This book is proof that sci-fi can be « deep » literature, for those who still doubt it. Very highly recommended.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
When I first read this book a decade ago, I didn’t truly appreciate it.
Morrison’s storytelling style wasn’t my thing, and I didn’t enjoy Quitely’s art.
On a reread, I still believe this story has some problems, but I find it excellent nonetheless.
Morrison’s storytelling style wasn’t my thing, and I didn’t enjoy Quitely’s art.
On a reread, I still believe this story has some problems, but I find it excellent nonetheless.
This story is mostly about who Superman is and what he stands for. In that respect, it’s very effective and even moving.
However, it does have ups and downs. The Bizarro segment isn’t as strong, in my opinion, and the ending feels a bit rushed, despite the length of the book.
As for the art, it has grown on me. What I find amazing is Quitely’s use of scale. He moves from the microscopic to the astronomical in a couple of pages and manages to keep everything coherent. The bright colours are also quite fitting for a Superman story.
He also conveys movement in a superb manner, both for action and for comedy.
This is a relevant and enjoyable story, a must-read for Superman fans. It’s always difficult to make Superman relatable because of his god-like powers, but Morrison does succeed here. It’s quite the feat.