Thom reviewed Bright before us by Katie Arnold-Ratliff (Tin house new voice)
Review of 'Bright before us' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
Two chapters in, not really grabbing me.
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At any given time, I am probably reading one book in paper form, another as an audio book, and another on an e-reader. I also keep an anthology or collection in my car, for those long waits. My average rating is between 3 and 4, because I try to seek out good books and authors. One goal is to read all the SF award winners and SF Masterworks. See my profile at Worlds Without End.
Finally, the "social media" info - I am a long-time reader, proud to have completed several summer reading programs as a kid. I recall reading more than 50 books one summer. When I'm not reading, you might find me gaming (board and role play) or working, either as a baseball umpire or with software.
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Thom reviewed Fantasy freaks and gaming geeks by Ethan Gilsdorf
Review of 'Fantasy freaks and gaming geeks' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Former gamer evaluates the state of gaming today, with anecdotes. Covers the broad spectrum of pen and paper to computer to live action and SCA.
I enjoyed the anecdotes, but felt there was a better story in here waiting to get out. By the end of the book, it was still imprisoned.
Thom reviewed Kill the dead by Richard Kadrey
While acting as a bodyguard for Lucifer and wooing a former French porn star, half-human …
Review of 'Kill the dead' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Middle book of a series or trilogy. Started with a morose whimper, ended with a bang and its aftermath, but still the middle book. While I will probably read the next book in this series, I won't rush out of my way or stand in line to get it.
Thom reviewed Zero History by William Gibson
Set among London's dark and tangled streets after the money-crash , Zero History is a …
Review of 'Zero History' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
My least favorite book and series by William Gibson.
Thom reviewed The twenty-one balloons by William Pène Du Bois
Professor William Waterman Sherman just wants to be alone. So he decides to take a …
Review of 'The twenty-one balloons' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Read with 7 year old daughter. Loved this book when I was a kid; it really made me think.
Thom reviewed Red Sox rule by Michael Holley
Michael Holley, bestselling author of Patriot Reign, provides an inside look at how it all …
Review of 'Red Sox rule' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
An excellent book. Tells the story of Terry Francona in vignettes, jumping between his playing era and managing era.
Thom reviewed The dream of perpetual motion by Dexter Clarence Palmer
Imprisoned for life aboard a zeppelin that floats high above a fantastic metropolis, the greeting-card …
Review of 'The dream of perpetual motion' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
Didn't enjoy this book at all. Not sure what the author's point was, but whatever it was, I missed it.
Thom reviewed Where eagles dare / Alistair MacLean. by Alistair MacLean (Adrenaline classics)
Review of 'Where eagles dare / Alistair MacLean.' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Airplane reading during takeoff & landing. Allied invasion of Bavarian mountain fortress.
Thom rated Bedknob and Broomstick (Puffin Books): 4 stars
Thom reviewed Big hair and plastic grass by Dan Epstein
Review of 'Big hair and plastic grass' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Not a fantastic narrative, but a good survey of the 10 baseball seasons of the seventies, interspersed with chapters about fads, fashions, and cookie cutter stadiums. I enjoyed it :)
Thom reviewed Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Review of 'Moneyball' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Yes, Dr. Craig, I finally read Moneyball. It wasn't as revolutionary to me as it was to you perhaps, because in the 80s I was one of those Bill James readers. This book was a good description of a sea change in baseball, and for that matter a good description of how to succeed in the stock market - find something that somebody else undervalues. Now I see that there is a movie coming out - looking forward to that and any sequel Michael Lewis chooses to write.
Thom reviewed Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas is perhaps one of the lesser-known, but nevertheless the first, of the revelationary …
Review of 'Consider Phlebas' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
When I first read this I was only writing sporadic reviews. It has been said that this should be re-read after reading other culture novels. I intend to do so when I have time to read the whole series, because the first read didn't make a great impression on me.
Thom reviewed The Teammates by David Halberstam
Review of 'The Teammates' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
An oh-so-brief history of these four ball players.
Thom reviewed Handbook of Traps and Tricks by Ben Ezzell
Review of 'Handbook of Traps and Tricks' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
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