Mirador de la Memoria is a life's reflection and a study into the possibilities of the advancements of neuroscience. Set in the near future, Dr Paulina Kochanowska has been put on house arrest with her personal robot Salvatore because of several experiments that push the limits of current science and have started to injure participants.... Continue Reading →
One of Us by Craig DiLouie (Mini Review)
I've waited a couple days to collect my thoughts before sitting down and writing this review. This book does that to you. Graphic and raw, yet thoughtful and demanding. I didn't know a lot about this one going in, but I had seen some buzz on Twitter and it peaked my interest. A small town... Continue Reading →
Thin Air by Richard K. Morgan
The tech is hot, the corruption is rampant, and the grit doesn't wash off easy. Richard K. Morgan's Thin Air is a fast-paced scifi thriller set on the 4th planet from the sun. Hakan Veil has an issue with his physiology: his mech-infused body needs to sleep four out of twelve months of the year,... Continue Reading →
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (Mini Review)
After her cargo ship is sunk by a hurricane, the robot Roz is marooned on a deserted island. Her crate is knocked open in the surf and a curious otter presses her activation button. She quickly becomes identified as 'The Monster' by the other animals. It takes time, but Roz is able to befriend her... Continue Reading →