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What I Just Finished Reading
Blackfish City – Sam Miller
Miller is not afraid to kill major characters, without warning, which I like. I also enjoyed the characters’ diverse ethnicities and family structures. That said, the story itself was largely unsatisfying—in particular, one character’s psychological 180, executed in the service of a plot corner Miller backed himself into, left me cold. End verdict: while more enjoyable than other scifi/futuristic novels I’ve read recently, I won’t reread this book or any sequels.
神隠し– 佐伯泰英 (Kamikakushi – Saeki Yasuhide)
Finished at last. Shibui Japanese oyaji are not my thing, but I very much enjoyed the period atmosphere, and Saeki’s descriptions of combat are excellent.
What I Am Currently Reading
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics – Dan Harris
Harris’ 10% Happier is the meditation book I recommend to people who aren’t quite ready for Brad Warner’s level of earthiness. This follow-on volume, which goes into greater detail on various meditation techniques, is shaping up to be just as good as its predecessor.
The Beast’s Heart – Liefe Shallcross
A quarter of the way through, this novel is shaping up to be good bedtime reading—neither aggravatingly bad nor so gripping I want to stay up later than advisable to keep reading.
What I'm Reading Next
My plan is to wrap up Fire Logic, provided snowboarding doesn’t preempt my normal reading schedule.
これで以上です。
Blackfish City – Sam Miller
Miller is not afraid to kill major characters, without warning, which I like. I also enjoyed the characters’ diverse ethnicities and family structures. That said, the story itself was largely unsatisfying—in particular, one character’s psychological 180, executed in the service of a plot corner Miller backed himself into, left me cold. End verdict: while more enjoyable than other scifi/futuristic novels I’ve read recently, I won’t reread this book or any sequels.
神隠し– 佐伯泰英 (Kamikakushi – Saeki Yasuhide)
Finished at last. Shibui Japanese oyaji are not my thing, but I very much enjoyed the period atmosphere, and Saeki’s descriptions of combat are excellent.
What I Am Currently Reading
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics – Dan Harris
Harris’ 10% Happier is the meditation book I recommend to people who aren’t quite ready for Brad Warner’s level of earthiness. This follow-on volume, which goes into greater detail on various meditation techniques, is shaping up to be just as good as its predecessor.
The Beast’s Heart – Liefe Shallcross
A quarter of the way through, this novel is shaping up to be good bedtime reading—neither aggravatingly bad nor so gripping I want to stay up later than advisable to keep reading.
What I'm Reading Next
My plan is to wrap up Fire Logic, provided snowboarding doesn’t preempt my normal reading schedule.
これで以上です。
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