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Kyera (8 KP) rated Illuminae: The Illuminae Files: Book 1 in Books

Feb 1, 2018

The layout of this book was so unique - rather than a straight narrative, you were able to experience the story through short bursts via IM chats, 3rd-party observations while transcribing security video, and AI logs. The characters developed over the course of the novel, but it was surprisingly the artificial intelligence A.I.D.E.N. that stole the show. It was an enjoyable story and the plot wasn't predictable. I highly recommend the book to fans of young adult/teen novels, science fiction and truly well thought out narratives.

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Chelsey Young (29 KP) rated The Magicians: Book 1 in Books

Mar 14, 2018

The Magicians: Book 1

Lev Grossman | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

7.3

(19 Ratings)

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Original, there is a lot of parallels from books like Narnia and Harry Potter but used to his owns twists and made a world of his own and did it well. (0 more)

Went a little too fast and wish we had a bit more detail on the antagonist. (0 more)

Adult version of our favorite fantasy books growing up

If you are a lover of fantasy and science fiction this book should be checked out. It is entertaining and smart and you wouldn’t want to put the book down.

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Booksnthreads (19 KP) rated Dune in Books

Jun 2, 2018

Dune

Frank Herbert | 1965 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.7

(23 Ratings)

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This book had such a huge impact on me as a young reader.

I had been introduced to sci-fi/fantasy via C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. I was accustomed to allegory and metaphor in storytelling.

Frank Herbert introudced my young mind to literature that could be an amazing example of world-building, character development, and storytelling, but also embody a political activism that, rather than feeling didactic, becomes an essential element of the plot.

Dune is still the gauge by which I judge all other science fiction.