Finished: Kirov III: Pacific Storm by John Schettler
The final in the original Kirov trilogy. Once again a great story that just keeps you wanting to read another page to find out if the men can keep themselves alive with rapidly dwindling resources. BUT for someone who has been writing since 1980 and also has a degree in English with a writing major, there were some shocking errors in this book. I would have to guess that the editor was MIA on this job. There were a couple of instances where characters names changed in spelling. But the biggest annoyance for me was the fact that this is an author who says at the beginning of this book "every other ship and character mentioned, from the highest officers etc etc is a historical figure". Well news flash Mr Schlettler, the wartime Prime Minister of Australia was not John CURTAIN but in fact John CURTIN. Given that you on one occasion spelt the name correctly leads me to believe that perhaps editing extended to spell check only - where even my spell check wants to correct Curtin to Curtain (which would go along way to explaining some of the hideous errors in this book). This book was a serious let down after the extremely high quality of the first two books in the series.
Started: Fire in the Ashes by William W Johnstone
Friday, 26 April 2013
Monday, 22 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 22nd April 2013
Finished: Manhattan in Reverse by Peter F Hamilton
This is a collection of short stories and novellas. I really enjoyed these stories, particularly the stories involving Paula Myo, of the Commonwealth series. Uncompromising, unbending and faithful to her art. Much like Peter F Hamilton. If you enjoy his work, you will definitely enjoy this collection. I would love to see more of the universe of the first story - I would love to know how that Earth came to where it was (sorry don't want to give away any spoilers!).
Started: Kirov III - Pacific Storm by John Schetteler
The Kirov has reappeared in WWII in the Pacific, just north of Darwin (OK, so not technically the Pacific, but thats where the action takes place!).
This is a collection of short stories and novellas. I really enjoyed these stories, particularly the stories involving Paula Myo, of the Commonwealth series. Uncompromising, unbending and faithful to her art. Much like Peter F Hamilton. If you enjoy his work, you will definitely enjoy this collection. I would love to see more of the universe of the first story - I would love to know how that Earth came to where it was (sorry don't want to give away any spoilers!).
Started: Kirov III - Pacific Storm by John Schetteler
The Kirov has reappeared in WWII in the Pacific, just north of Darwin (OK, so not technically the Pacific, but thats where the action takes place!).
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 14th April 2013
Finished: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
As a child, Carolyn was involved in the bombing of her church by KKK members. By pure chance, or God's desire that she was destined for better things, she survived, where her four friends did not. And she truly believes that God even then, had her pegged for better things. And the truth of that comes through in her story. It not only covers the events of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing, but also other significant events in the civil rights movement in Alabama and the greater US in the 1960's. It makes for a haunting tale of the scale of injustice perpetrated against blacks during that period. That Carolyn came through this relatively unscathed (she is still haunted to an extent by the mental demons left by this event, survivor guilt perhaps? Something which had this happened today, would have resulted in counseling to help her understand and cope). This was a great read, very educational and uplifting, despite the subject. People like Carolyn, give you hope that things can be changed. And should be changed, that we should not just sit on the sidelines, but instead, be active and make them change.
Started: Manhattan in Reverse by Peter F Hamilton
A collection of short stories, so therefore not as massive & complicated as his usual tomes!
As a child, Carolyn was involved in the bombing of her church by KKK members. By pure chance, or God's desire that she was destined for better things, she survived, where her four friends did not. And she truly believes that God even then, had her pegged for better things. And the truth of that comes through in her story. It not only covers the events of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing, but also other significant events in the civil rights movement in Alabama and the greater US in the 1960's. It makes for a haunting tale of the scale of injustice perpetrated against blacks during that period. That Carolyn came through this relatively unscathed (she is still haunted to an extent by the mental demons left by this event, survivor guilt perhaps? Something which had this happened today, would have resulted in counseling to help her understand and cope). This was a great read, very educational and uplifting, despite the subject. People like Carolyn, give you hope that things can be changed. And should be changed, that we should not just sit on the sidelines, but instead, be active and make them change.
Started: Manhattan in Reverse by Peter F Hamilton
A collection of short stories, so therefore not as massive & complicated as his usual tomes!
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 10th April 2013
Finished: Out of the Ashes by William W Johnstone
This is a re-read.. I have already mentioned how much more annoying I found this book on the second read. That said, he does have some solid ideas about society and the way things are run that are extremely valid. Clearly I could happily go & live in the Tri-States. This is the first book in a long Ashes series. All have been converted into a kindle edition.. except the 3rd. Seriously. And now its extremely hard to get ahold of the 3rd paper book. Awesome. Obviously I will be skipping that book!
Started: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
This is a re-read.. I have already mentioned how much more annoying I found this book on the second read. That said, he does have some solid ideas about society and the way things are run that are extremely valid. Clearly I could happily go & live in the Tri-States. This is the first book in a long Ashes series. All have been converted into a kindle edition.. except the 3rd. Seriously. And now its extremely hard to get ahold of the 3rd paper book. Awesome. Obviously I will be skipping that book!
Started: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
Monday, 8 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 8th April 2013
Finished: Kirov II Cauldron of Fire by John Schettler
So once again the Kirov moves in time. To a future desolate & with no sign of human life. Then it shifts again, this time to the Mediterrean 1 year after their last foray into WW2. Once again they must face choices of interfering with the past or fighting for survival. They know that their actions in 1941 had a devastating effect on the future. But they don't know how. While some historically recorded events are still happening, some have subtly changed. We are given a tantalising clue as to how the future could have changed so dramatically when one of the most unstable members of the crew escapes and gets to the mainland. As well there are clues to how the ship is managing to slip through time. The saga continues in Kirov III Pacific Storm.
Started: Out of the Ashes by William W Johnstone
This is a re-read. One I enjoyed immensely the first time around, but one on second pass is highly annoying. No one I know spells "sure" as "shore" unless they are referring to the sea shore! And that women just automatically want to bonk the crap outta Ben Raines seconds after meeting him... yeah.. ok.
So once again the Kirov moves in time. To a future desolate & with no sign of human life. Then it shifts again, this time to the Mediterrean 1 year after their last foray into WW2. Once again they must face choices of interfering with the past or fighting for survival. They know that their actions in 1941 had a devastating effect on the future. But they don't know how. While some historically recorded events are still happening, some have subtly changed. We are given a tantalising clue as to how the future could have changed so dramatically when one of the most unstable members of the crew escapes and gets to the mainland. As well there are clues to how the ship is managing to slip through time. The saga continues in Kirov III Pacific Storm.
Started: Out of the Ashes by William W Johnstone
This is a re-read. One I enjoyed immensely the first time around, but one on second pass is highly annoying. No one I know spells "sure" as "shore" unless they are referring to the sea shore! And that women just automatically want to bonk the crap outta Ben Raines seconds after meeting him... yeah.. ok.
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