Blogcritics Category: Books: SF

Book Review: Dies The Fire - A Novel of the Change by S.M. Stirling

Mel Odom — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:16:24 EST

S. M. Stirling spins a fascinating and adventure-filled tale of people who have survived the end of the world.
I’ve only lately come to S. M. Stirling’s novels about The Change. I don’t know how I missed them, but I’m glad I found them. The good thing about starting late is that there already five books in the series, so I don’t have to wait from year to year to dive into those the way most of the fans have had to.Stirling...

Book Review: The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson

NancyGail — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:39:51 EST

One writer's take on the events propelling Superman to his destiny.
Everybody knows the story of Superman, right? He came to Earth in a capsule, landing in a field. Jonathan and Martha Kent found him and raised him as their own. The concept is simple enough. However, questions remain. Kevin J. Anderson attempts to provide clarity in his book. Whether or not he succeeded is up to readers. Some will be convinced of...

Book Review: I, robot by Howard S. Smith

Janica Unruh — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:09:02 EST

A techno-thriller unlike Asimov's that delves into the military use of artificial intelligence.
I’ll admit it straight out. I haven’t read Isaac Asimov’s novel or seen the similar movie staring Will Smith. So I’ll tell you now that if you haven’t either, don’t worry. Although Howard S. Smith re-used the title (supposedly different because “robot” isn’t capitalized), his novel is not...

Graphic Novel Review: Green Lantern: Secret Origin by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert

Mel Odom — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:39:16 EST

Hal Jordan's assumption of the Green Lantern role held more secrets than anyone knew -- until now.
Green Lantern is undoubtedly one of the most recognized heroes in the DC universe. Especially the Hal Jordan version of Green Jordan. The initial concept of having a fearless jet pilot was fantastic, yet people saw fit to keep jacking around with his origin. Thankfully, Geoff Johns figured out a way to save Hal Jordan from the tangled web of...

Book Review: Gray Apocalypse by James Murdoch

Georganna Hancock — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:10:38 EST

Only three days are left before Earth is theirs!
Calling all X-Philes, Zonies, Peaks Freaks, conspiracy theorists and science fiction lovers. This heart-pounding extra-exciting thriller offers the best of the weirdness tossed about in the Twilight Zone, Tales from the Darkside, X-Files and all the other books, movies, and TV series of the paranormal and the really "out there" offerings....

Book Review: Two Weeks Under by Rivka Tadjer

Lynda Lippin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:45:24 EST

This is a fast paced enjoyable yet scary commentary on our cultural obsession with weight.
Imagine a world where changing your physical body is easy. Want bigger perkier breasts? There is a pill for that. It may have a few side effects, but what doesn't? Want to feel better about yourself? Take Normal! Want to lose weight? Go into a medically induced two week coma and wake up 20 pounds lighter.Rivka Tadjer's Two Weeks...

Book Review: Star Wars - Millennium Falcon by James Luceno

Blake Matthews — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:44:44 EST

Millenium Falcon fills in the backstory of one of the silver screens most iconic vehicles.
Many vehicles are beloved part of its owner’s lives, but what if you won your beloved vehicles in a card game and while you always meant to look into its history you’ve never had the time. That’s the plot of Star Wars: Millennium Falcon by James Luceno, set two years after the Legacy of the Force series. The book starts with the...

Book Review: Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Fitz — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:13:44 EST

The saga of Eragon and Saphira continues!
In 2003, a young author's first novel hit the national stage. Since then it was spawned a movie and two follow-on volumes in the series, with a fourth book still to come. Eragon took the world by storm and Christopher Paolini has continued riding a wave of success ever since.Eragon began the story of a simple farm boy named Eragon, whose life...

An Interview with Author Orson Scott Card

Fitz — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:44:49 EST

�I have to write stories I believe in�I wouldn't know how to write any other way. Each book then must find its own audience.�
A while back, Orson Scott Card was kind enough to leave a comment on one of my posts about his story "Stonefather" (released recently in novella form). We had a short e-mail conversation after that and he graciously agreed to let me interview him.Orson Scott Card is the author of such important works in science fiction as Ender's...

Presented By:

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:44:49 EST

Book Review: Dark Highland Fire by Kendra Leigh Castle

Robin Kavanagh — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:06:21 EST

Between the vampires, dragons, daemons and other supernatural creatures, this book gives a healthy dose of the unusual and romantic.
I’ve read my share of paranormal romance over the years, and though my tastes run to the more traditional vampire/werewolf stories, I’m always up for checking out something new. When Kendra Leigh Castle’s Dark Highland Fire caught my attention, I thought that her unusual twist of pairing a Highland werewolf with a...