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Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Time Tours in Books

Nov 26, 2019  
Time Tours
Time Tours
Matthew Reilly | 2005 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
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7.0 (1 Ratings)
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Another free short story from Reilly, master of the full throttle thriller. This one revolves around the idea of the possibility of travelling to a different time as a tourist - and as this is Reilly things don't go quite as expected resulting in a battle for survival.

These short stories are nothing more than sketches, the author playing with some ideas so don't expect a lot of polish - or a lot of plot. Just a quick, free thrill ride
  
Zima Blue and Other Stories
Zima Blue and Other Stories
Alastair Reynolds | 2006 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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A collection of short stories by science fiction writer Alastair Reynolds, these stories showcase his world building outside of his more well-known Revelation Space epics. Each story is told with his flair for hard physics combined with space opera but always driven by the psyche of his characters.

With so many well-written stories here, there is bound to be much to be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys futuristic science fiction. The ideas are intriguing and clever, often provoking considerable thought. The writing is deft and fluid, keeping the pace up. Every story feels like a perfect capsule of the idea it contains, rarely too long and flabby or too short and rushed.

If you are a fan of Reynolds' other works or if you have never read a word he has written, this book will not disappoint.
  
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...And the Dying is Easy
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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A collection of summer themed short stories. Most of them were quite good, but there were a few that confirmed my opinion of some writers. All told, I enjoyed it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-and-dying-is-easy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.