Over the last month, I have finished a couple of books. Rather than describe them all fully, I am just going to give brief thoughts so that I can discharge my karmic guilt and move on to my next book.
The Mark of Athena - Rick Riordan. This is the third book in a YA fiction series about teenagers who are Greek and Roman demigods. It is much better and significantly more entertaining than it has any right to be. Pure brain candy, but it is at least good brain candy.
Zero History - William Gibson. Interesting look at "cool hunters" and the interplay between fashion design and defense contracting. It is a little far fetched, but this is Gibson, so that is to be expected.
Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell. I was really surprised by this one. The movie is directed by the Wachowski brothers, which would normally imply science fiction, and there are sci-fi elements to the story, but it's not really a sci-fi work. It is six or so interrelated stories... You know what? This is too hard to describe. You just gotta read it. I know Adam has read this too... I am interested to hear what others think of it.
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