Science Fiction
Book Reviews

Below are my reviews and thoughts on the science fiction novels I am reading.

These reviews are intended purely as a record for myself, but take from it what you will - even if just for a recommended reading list for more obscure and unique science fiction.

These opinions are my own, no offence is intended, and, as always, please don't share without crediting me.

Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro (2021)

efmcadam

Aug 2, 2023
5 min

Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro (2021)

- Interesting concept and wonderful narrator / character - Simply but beautifully written - Gentle but poignant plot 9/10 Review: Klara...

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efmcadam

Apr 24, 2023
3 min

The Fifth Season, N. K. Jemisin (2015)

- Insanely interesting and complex world - Great characters across multiple POV and timelines - Didn’t see any of the twists coming 10/10...

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efmcadam

Mar 31, 2023
3 min

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie (2013)

- Great plot twists - Split timeline gives great dimension to character - Plot spread across trilogy so first book very expositional, but...

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The Employees: a workplace novel of the 22nd century by Olga Ravn (2020)

efmcadam

Mar 31, 2023
7 min

The Employees: a workplace novel of the 22nd century by Olga Ravn (2020)

- Beautifully poetic prose - Very little plot (understood at the end if you stick with it) - Not your classic sci-fi 9/10 Review: The...

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Science Fiction Book Reviews

Science Fiction
Book Reviews