Not quite as good as the first, but it's hard to compete with Neil Gaiman, isn't it?
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Dan Jones reviewed Marvel 1602: New World by Greg Pak
Review of 'Marvel 1602: New World' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Dan Jones rated Witchblade.: 4 stars
Witchblade. (2002, Image Comics)
Witchblade. by Fiona Avery
Only a woman can wield the mystical witchblade.
Dan Jones rated Witchblade.: 4 stars
Witchblade. (2002, Image Comics)
Witchblade. by Fiona Avery
Only a woman can wield the mystical witchblade.
Dan Jones rated Witchblade.: 3 stars
Witchblade. (2002, Image Comics)
Witchblade. by Fiona Avery
Only a woman can wield the mystical witchblade.
Dan Jones reviewed Guardians Team-Up by Bill Willingham
Review of 'Guardians Team-Up' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Interesting comic with no dialogue. Groot and Silver Surfer team up!
Dan Jones rated Witchblade: 4 stars
Dan Jones reviewed Witchblade by Ron Marz
Review of 'Witchblade' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I'd never read any of the Witchblade series, and this was a really good way to get into the story.
It's an entertaining story with some great action.
Dan Jones reviewed Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan
"Gotham City's most prestigious prep school is a very weird place. It's got a spooky …
Review of 'Gotham Academy' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Very cool. My daughter enjoyed reading it with me
Dan Jones rated The last theorem: 4 stars
The last theorem by Arthur C. Clarke
The final work from the brightest star in science fiction's galaxy. Arthur C Clarke, who predicted the advent of communication …
Dan Jones rated Micro: A Novel: 4 stars
Micro (2011, HarperCollins Publishers)
Micro: A Novel by Michael Crichton, Preston, Richard
An instant classic in the vein of Jurassic Park, this boundary-pushing novel has all the hallmarks of Michael Crichton s …
Dan Jones reviewed InterWorld (InterWorld, #1) by Neil Gaiman
At nearly fifteen years of age, Joey Harker learns that he is a Walker, able …
Review of 'Interworld' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
It took me a little while to get into this book. I think I was trying to read it like a YA novel (since the protagonist is a teenager), but it felt more like a children's book. Once I decided it was a children's book, I definitely loved it.
If you're looking for really good sci-fi, I wouldn't recommend it. The science in it seemed really good, but it was definitely more fantasy than sci-fi. But of course, fantasy is what he does best.
I do hope there are more books after this one. It stands really well by itself, but it felt like it would work really well as an introduction to a larger story: a Hobbit waiting for its Lord of the Rings.
Dan Jones reviewed The games by Ted Kosmatka
"This stunning first novel from Nebula Award and Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award finalist Ted Kosmatka …
Review of 'The games' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Sort of a Ghost in the Shell meets Jurassic Park with a dash of Hunger Games. Interesting story and definitely keeps you interested.
Dan Jones reviewed All Clear by Connie Willis
Review of 'All Clear' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
As a science fiction novel, this is terrible. It pretends to be hard sci-fi, but is actually very soft sci-fi. It's almost like Quantum Leap, if Quantum Leap was written by an idiot.
As a historical fiction, however, this book is very fascinating, and really well-written (albeit with a few minor historical inaccuracies).
In addition, it was really hard to get through the first book (both books make up one single story), as the main characters were three of the most unlikable, whiny, childish people I've ever read about. They did eventually grow up and redeem themselves partway through the second book, but I'm honestly amazed I was able to continue reading after how bad the first book really was.
How this woman won a Hugo and a Nebula Award is beyond my understanding.
Also, if the ending of the movie Premonition really annoyed you, don't even start this book, …
As a science fiction novel, this is terrible. It pretends to be hard sci-fi, but is actually very soft sci-fi. It's almost like Quantum Leap, if Quantum Leap was written by an idiot.
As a historical fiction, however, this book is very fascinating, and really well-written (albeit with a few minor historical inaccuracies).
In addition, it was really hard to get through the first book (both books make up one single story), as the main characters were three of the most unlikable, whiny, childish people I've ever read about. They did eventually grow up and redeem themselves partway through the second book, but I'm honestly amazed I was able to continue reading after how bad the first book really was.
How this woman won a Hugo and a Nebula Award is beyond my understanding.
Also, if the ending of the movie Premonition really annoyed you, don't even start this book, because it will seriously get on your nerves.
Dan Jones reviewed Blackout by Connie Willis
When a time-travel lab suddenly cancels assignments for no apparent reason and switches around everyone's …
Review of 'Blackout' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
Despite its outward appearance, this is only half a book. It ends with literally no conclusion at all.
I will save my full review for when I've actually finished the book ([b:All Clear|7519231|All Clear|Connie Willis|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1320549311s/7519231.jpg|9735628]).