Very weird and a hard read. Slightly confusing and completely different than a lot of books I’ve read. A combination of both science fiction and fantaVery weird and a hard read. Slightly confusing and completely different than a lot of books I’ve read. A combination of both science fiction and fantasy.
A hard core protagonist, Carbon White, who also holds a soft heart.
And an amazing setting:
The city, which you can only live in if you were born here otherwise you can visit but never stay. The sector, where buildings are tightly squeezed together and you can never see the sun. The membrane which separates the city and sector. (I kind of wanted more detail on the membrane) Then across the river is The pure zone where magic and witchcraft works and machines are useless.
A heartwarming ending. Overall, a very well crafted story. ...more
I’ve never seen the Jurassic Park movie, but I’ve heard it’s all about the action whereas the book is more scientific. But I do enjoy reading the bookI’ve never seen the Jurassic Park movie, but I’ve heard it’s all about the action whereas the book is more scientific. But I do enjoy reading the book before I see the movie and I think the book is always better.
I’ve never thought much about dinosaurs, except thinking of them as giant reptiles. But dinosaurs are actually more bird related and warm blooded whereas reptiles are cold blooded.
P.)100 “It is one of the many indications we have that dinosaurs aren’t really reptiles at all. They are big leathery birds.”
I completely agree with Malcolm’s rant that scientists do stuff for pride and glory and never think of the consequences. We have so much technology in the world today, it makes me wonder if something like Jurassic Park could become a frightening reality.
‘Building bridges between worlds.’ Except in this case it’s female aliens on twin planets building ice towers in ordA unique sci-fi that brings hope.
‘Building bridges between worlds.’ Except in this case it’s female aliens on twin planets building ice towers in order to get from one planet to the other.
The science was a bit over my head, but I understood it for the most part. No character building, but I think the story overall is well crafted. So many books focus on character building and reading this was like a break from all that and a focus more on the story/environment. However, it could have used a little more description.
The female aliens with their sexual parts being called ‘brothers’ makes no sense what so ever. These ‘brothers’ seemed to have minds of their own and would even hiss.
Still, I don’t know any other author who could come up with something as sci-fi mesmerizing as this story. ...more
Wonderful sci-fi! I can definitely see why this got turned into a movie!
Completely realistic, more so than some sci-fi’s that talk about humans livinWonderful sci-fi! I can definitely see why this got turned into a movie!
Completely realistic, more so than some sci-fi’s that talk about humans living on Mars. (I have heard that Venus is actually much more earth like than the red dessert of Mars.)
Good humor in this book as well as problem solving, science, and math. (I knew I was bad at math, but compared to Mark Watney, I know nothing.)
If I’d been left alone stranded on Mars, I definitely would have freaked out. I loved how Mark managed to keep it together the whole way through and his first thoughts after realising he was alone was to make a list of what needed to be done. (Good thoughts to keep in mind if anything like this ever happens in real life!) ...more
Wow! I have never read a book like this that just leaves me feeling speechless! The Ending had me thinking of ‘Fight Club’ movie when everything just Wow! I have never read a book like this that just leaves me feeling speechless! The Ending had me thinking of ‘Fight Club’ movie when everything just gets blown up.
In between 4 and 5 stars.
An interesting main character: Lion zorn, who is an empathy tracker, smokes weed mixed with tobacco and carries around his own copy of ‘Dune’ (a classic Sci-fi I have not read, but definitely will read soon)!
Couple other classical sci-if’s get mentioned including the movie ‘Blade runner’ which I have not seen the movie, but I read the book, ‘Do androids dream of electronical sheep’ which brings up the importance of animals.
The importance of animals in human future is very much part of ‘Last Tango in Cyberspace’s’ plot. A little creepy though how there are restaurants servicing meat that is genetically created in labs. I love animals, but I also love my hamburgers.
This whole book is kind of about having empathy towards animals. “Emotional evolution is not something to be rushed!”
The authors acknowledgments at the end mentions all data toward empathy is true, info towards Jamaica and Rasta/reggae religion is true, info about animals, biodiversity, overpopulation, and the sixth great extension = all true. Also empathy is mentioned as the human superpower! (Caring about others really is magic and it does bring all living things together!)
I love my meat but as a population, we should cut back on it.
I highly recommend this Sci-fi to anyone who needs a good thought provoking read!...more
Two dragons evolved from nuclear waste who never eat or sleep and constantly circle each other in thAn end of the world type story, but with a twist!
Two dragons evolved from nuclear waste who never eat or sleep and constantly circle each other in the sky have caused fires in this city, leading to evacuation. Only the truly rich and desperate still remain in the city. A young spoiled boy, Ripple and a young spoiled girl, Swanny are to be married. Only, every thing goes truly wrong after their marriage. Swanny ends up in the hands of a drug dealer/ murderer and Ripple meets up with a retired firefighter who is still making an effort to stop the fires in the city (however, there is not much of a city to save). Along with Ripple is a girl, Abby, who was born and raised on an island full of trash. Although Abby was born and raised with nothing, she is completely selfless and always puts others before herself! She can also talk to animals, (not verbally, but mentally) which is a skill no one else seems to have.
I like the theme of this book, sort of that advanced technology will be the end of us! Also that we need to make peace with nature!
In this city there are also flying cars and genetically modified humans and animals. Ripple actually has a pet named Hooligan who is half dog, half ape.
Really good character development. The story itself is a little weird. The ending cuts off without explaining certain details. The firefighter in the story suggested that the fires caused by the dragons were not random but were a code for something. This theory didn’t go any further though, a little mystery in the story would have been nice. Also the ending would have been more exciting if there had been a fight to gain control of the dragons.
Overall, a very good book. Very different than you’re usual sci-fi novels. Bits of humor, action, and love throughout the story!...more
“Thou are god!” I see this term as being that everyone has the power to control their own lives! I still believe in god of course!
Very different and u“Thou are god!” I see this term as being that everyone has the power to control their own lives! I still believe in god of course!
Very different and unusual sci-fi story. A little bit slow in the middle-to-end, I’m so used to reading books with action and this book has only about a touch near the center. But there’s lots of humour and intense philosophies of sex, religion, and politics. ...more
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