Fantasy 3+/5
Kim Tavistock, recruited to use her magic to serve Britain prior to the outbreak of World War II, is afraid the Nazi plot she uncovers involves her estranged father. I love historical fantasy, especially WWII, and this book delivered all the characters, history, and magic I wanted. I found the plot a bit slow, though; potential twists were easy to guess before their reveals.
Attended ICFA this week. I’d never been before–really enjoyed it, both seeing old friends and making new connections, but also because the papers I attended (only two) were really intellectually stimulating!
Science Fiction 4/5
Knowing he will die suddenly and at the peak of health, Jake scans his mind into a perfect robot body, but his original carcass—with its original mind intact—must live out his days on the far side of the moon, a legal non-entity. But the original Jake has other ideas. Cool ideas and exciting story!
Put on a push and got the revised draft of the book on courage done. This week it goes to the editor!
Classic 4/5
Solar survey vessel commander Norton is assigned to check out a deep space object that has entered our solar system, only to discover it is in fact a space ship from an unknown civilization far beyond Pluto. Okay, it’s years since I read this book but it sticks in my memory—I loved it. The premise was plausible, giving a science-fictional-suspension-of-disbelief, the crew’s explorations were enchanting, and the ending was clever and unexpected.
