This book could have been better, though I think being old material may be part of the problem. The main issue I had with this book is that it's tryinThis book could have been better, though I think being old material may be part of the problem. The main issue I had with this book is that it's trying to cover way too much material. The first part is about how the food industry manipulates us into over eating. This is followed up by societal and emotional cues to overeat. Then, it gives you solutions that are based on fighting other addictions. I think it should have focused mostly on one side of the issue.
However, I did find it helpful, but inadequate. I plan to read the "Hungry Brain" next, which is more up-to-date and focuses more on the addiction of food....more
This part was left out of book 14 (I think) of the New Jedi Order series. I would actually read this after the 14th and before the 15th book of that sThis part was left out of book 14 (I think) of the New Jedi Order series. I would actually read this after the 14th and before the 15th book of that series just because it makes more sense. If you wondered what happened to Thracken Sal-Solo and (most of) the Peace Brigade leadership in the series, this book may have some answers. However, it's not really necessary to read it if you don't want it....more
I actually give it a 4.7 for reasons I will mention down below. I didn't think it was fair to give it a 4 because I really LOVED this book.
The whole I actually give it a 4.7 for reasons I will mention down below. I didn't think it was fair to give it a 4 because I really LOVED this book.
The whole story is a mystery that slowly unravels. I expect it to get better and more intriguing with the series' next books. I know there's a "half" story coming out in October that delves more into the universe. I found the story to be fairly unique.
So many reviews compared this book with the Expanse series. This is nothing like the Expanse. Even the storytelling is different. It might take a few chapters to get used to this new style. If you are expecting something like the Expanse, you may be disappointed a little.
I gave it 4.7 instead of a full 5 because the book's characters are a bit weak and 2-dimensional, especially at first. They seem superficial and I had a hard time developing feelings for any of them. I hope that improves with the next book....more
I give it 4.5. I can't give it fives because I had a few issues with certain parts of the book. However, I feel that this is the best book of the seriI give it 4.5. I can't give it fives because I had a few issues with certain parts of the book. However, I feel that this is the best book of the series. It was a crazy ride and held my interest most of the way through. I actually felt something for the main characters in this one. I also liked the ending....more
I liked that this one actually had a plot. It also had characters that I could get to know. I listened to the audio version. And, while I did get usedI liked that this one actually had a plot. It also had characters that I could get to know. I listened to the audio version. And, while I did get used to the narrator's voice, I found it robotic like it was an AI. For example, when he came to something like 3Gs (as in 3x the gravity), he said 3 G-S rather than 3 geez.
I find the premise of this book interesting, and that's why I kept reading. ...more
I'll give this one four stars, but I really didn't care for it. I found the storyline slow. I also felt disengaged. I didn't really like all the detaiI'll give this one four stars, but I really didn't care for it. I found the storyline slow. I also felt disengaged. I didn't really like all the details about the love affair of Elzar and Avar. I feel I might like it better the second time around when the whole series is done....more
I was reading this because a coworker likes this character. I think this volume is a nice introduction to her. She seems like she's a fun character. PI was reading this because a coworker likes this character. I think this volume is a nice introduction to her. She seems like she's a fun character. Plus, being an archeologist, she may uncover some galactic history during her activities.
I don't like the homicidal protocol droid, though....more
I loved the science aspects, and I thought it was an interesting story. However, I had a hard time connecting to the characters. I think it was the waI loved the science aspects, and I thought it was an interesting story. However, I had a hard time connecting to the characters. I think it was the way it was originally written as a serial. Some chapters didn't have any of the characters do anything but rather explained parts of the storyline. I felt like I really didn't get to know anyone in depth except Ye. I think the author could have done more with Wang and Da Shi. We barely got to know Evans at all and he was a major factor in what was going on.
I really liked the parts about the 3-body game and the trisolarians, so I may read the next one....more
I really liked this one. The story was straightforward and easy to follow. The chapter format broke it up better than the part-system in the last few I really liked this one. The story was straightforward and easy to follow. The chapter format broke it up better than the part-system in the last few books. ...more
As much as I liked these characters, I felt that this book was a bit flat. The stories didn't seem to have any kind of "wow" factor with me like the lAs much as I liked these characters, I felt that this book was a bit flat. The stories didn't seem to have any kind of "wow" factor with me like the last two before this one....more
I'm beginning to love this series. #3 is really well done. They ended it sorta on a cliffhanger. If you've read the full book, then you know what's coI'm beginning to love this series. #3 is really well done. They ended it sorta on a cliffhanger. If you've read the full book, then you know what's coming next.
This is also the first time I've seen the Grysk rendered in art. We finally get to see what they look like....more
I actually liked this one. About four different scenarios were going on. The bulk of the book centered around a revisit to Bakura and the Ssi-Ruu. ParI actually liked this one. About four different scenarios were going on. The bulk of the book centered around a revisit to Bakura and the Ssi-Ruu. Parts of the Bakura story took place both in space and on the ground. There was also a trip to Chiss space and their library, but it didn't take up a large portion of the book. Nom Amor is also present, but nothing changes with that story, there.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book....more
4.5, actually. I felt like a lot of what happened was filler. However, I found the characters to be very interesting. The story also had the right amo4.5, actually. I felt like a lot of what happened was filler. However, I found the characters to be very interesting. The story also had the right amount of tragedy (view spoiler)[as we lose a major character. (hide spoiler)]....more
Thrawn is drawn is a little differently compared to how he looks in other artistic versions of him. However, the artwork was done very well. They leftThrawn is drawn is a little differently compared to how he looks in other artistic versions of him. However, the artwork was done very well. They left certain parts of the story out, but you still get all the important parts....more
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