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Grim Dawn review
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A few months ago I gave my thoughts on Grim Dawn after briefly revisiting it following the Diablo 4 Open Beta. I've now finally gone and finished it, and I'm still impressed.
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Walking to Aldebaran review
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Walking to Aldebaran is a short scifi novel from the prolific Adrian Tchaikovsky, and it starts off simple enough: an anomaly is discovered, a team is sent to explore it, and bad things happen. A good chunk of the book is rather predictable; our protagonist gets separated from the crew and is left...
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Black Powder War review
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Black Powder War is the 3rd in the Temeraire series, and continues Laurence's adventures in the Napoleonic Wars. Like the first two novels, it's a fun, easy read, just the right length. It's not without its issues, and is somewhat slower than the other books, and there's a real lack of action.
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The Word for World is Forest review
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Unashamedly anti-colonial and anti-war, The Word for World is Forest is a fine novella written as a clear reaction to Vietnam, and while it's not among Le Guin's best or most well-written works, it's certainly worth a read over a few afternoons.
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The Last Unicorn review
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Beautifully written, but just not for me. It's rare that I don't find something to like in books that are universally regarded as classics, but this one just didn't grip me.
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A Practical Guide to Conquering the World review
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I like A Practical Guide, more than How to Rule an Empire, but less than Sixteen Ways. It's got Parker's typical droll and ironic main character, with healthy doses of humor and sarcasm throughout. There are some battles, some twists and turns, and it's overall just a fun read.
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