Reviews by Tag: science fiction

The movie Dune is about a teenage boy named Paul Atreides, who is the heir to the Atreides house on their planet Arrakis. Paul and his family are struggling, as the “spice” that their family needs is no longer available. Paul tries to step up and help his family, but he does not know the amount of work that it takes to be king. Paul later realizes he is much different from most people on his planet, as he has magical powers just like his mother.

TL;WR  (Too Long; Won’t Read) 

The book’s good, with slight plot holes that aren’t detrimental to the enjoyment of reading it. I would give the novel 5 out of 5 stars. If the synopsis even just slightly interests you, please do give it a read and stick with it for around 10 chapters. 

LONGER REVIEW 

Ready Player One was an absolutely fantastic dystopian Sci-Fi read filled with countless references to old school videogames, movies, books, and media in general. 

Summary: Death's End, the final book in Cixin Liu's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, follows humanity's struggle for survival in a universe governed by dark, unpredictable forces. As humanity attempts to negotiate peace with the Trisolarans, they uncover even more terrifying truths about the nature of the universe, where civilizations are constantly at risk of being destroyed by more advanced species.

Summary: Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan is a gritty, cyberpunk novel set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, making death nearly obsolete. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned private investigator, who is hired by Laurens Bancroft, a wealthy aristocrat, to investigate Bancroft's own apparent suicide. As Kovacs delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue, corruption, and violence that stretches from the underbelly of society to its highest echelons.

Frankenstein is a book following the life of the scientist Victor Frankenstein. He creates a monster with a horrifying appearance and a conscience which he immediately abandons upon its awakening. He continues to be haunted by his creation, and the story follows the many encounters Frankenstein and his monster have. Frankenstein ultimately has to grapple with the morality behind creating life as he continues to face the consequences of doing so. 

Summary: Life in Outer Space by Melissa Keil is a young adult novel that revolves around the life of Sam Kinnison, a high school student with a passion for filmmaking and a love for science fiction. Set in a typical Australian high school, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Sam and his group of friends navigate the challenges of adolescence, dealing with the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of personal goals.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is a gripping young adult science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has been invaded by an alien species. The story follows Cassie Sullivan, a young girl determined to survive the waves of destruction unleashed by the aliens, which include massive power outages, deadly plagues, and alien-human hybrids.

Summary: Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a dystopian science fiction novel set on Mars in a hierarchical society divided by colors, each representing a different caste. The story follows Darrow, a young "Red" miner who discovers that his people have been subjugated by the ruling "Gold" class. After a personal tragedy, he undergoes surgery and training to infiltrate the Golds and bring about a revolution from within.

Andy Weir’s novel Artemis follows Jasmine Bashara, A girl who lives in the city of Artemis on the Moon. Her only goal in life is to get rich and when she gets an opportunity to achieve this goal, she can't say no. She has to engineer the perfect plan to pull off this huge score. As a lover of science and a well written story, this was a pleasure to read. Weir is a great writer that makes you feel like you are right in the story with the character.

Andy Weir is most known for his writing of The Martian, but his newest book Project Hail Mary was a pleasant surprise when I read it. This book has lots of science in it as well as comedic relief every now and then. This scientific novel revolves around Ryland Grace who is the sole survivor on a mission to save humanity, except he doesn't remember that fact. Follow him through his journey to uncover his past and the details behind the mission.