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- space opera with some pretty good ideas thrown in
- Interesting second Rachel Mansour book
- Plodding
- Great book in the classic sci-fi tradition
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Iron Sunrise (Ace Science Fiction)
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Charles Stross' follow-up to his critically acclaimed Singularity Sky is the story of Wednesday Shadowmist, a sullen teenager who is humanity's only hope of stopping interstellar war.
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space opera with some pretty good ideas thrown in.......2007-09-28
Like Singularity Sky Iron Sunrise is pretty good
speculative science fiction with a twist of space opera.
You might miss some background if you begin with
Iron Sunrise and not with Singularity Sky, but the books
are different enough to work on their own.
I still find the idea about humanity being visited by beings from its own future an interesting twist.
And would have liked Stross to explore this even more in a hard science fiction manner. Here we get to much space opera thrown in imho.
But still it is an interesting read.
-Simon
Interesting second Rachel Mansour book.......2007-04-25
"Iron Sunrise" is a sort of sequel to "Singularity Sky," in that Rachel Mansour and her partner Martin make a return appearance, and that both books are set in the same milieu. However, in most other respects the two novels are very different. "Singularity Sky" is a wildly speculative SF novel that centers on a technological singularity on a backward Eastern European planet, with a small helping of left-libertarian politics but not so much as to be distracting or didactic. In contrast, "Iron Sunrise" is a James Bond movie, complete with a Blofeld joke, space nazis, and espionage. It's a lighter, fast-moving romp that stays interesting throughout. If you enjoyed "Singularity Sky" or "Accelerando," you will probably enjoy this novel.
Plodding.......2007-02-04
IRON SUNRISE is SciFi mystery/adventure. It is a slow read, with a horde of unlikeable characters in an insterstellar chase, exploding suns, destroying planets, taking over worlds, and generally killing each other off.
The beginning of the book is pretty much undecipherable, unless you read the precursor (SINGULARITY SKY)... which I, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) did not.
IRON SUNRISE contains a few new technological wrinkles, one of them being the "riot foam grenades" which can quickly incapcitate humans and/or animals. One gimmick I did not care for was The ReMastered's (bad guys) trick of being able to "puppetize" individuals - I felt like I was reading a bad script from Irwin Allen's horrible 1960's TV Show VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (in which virtually every episode had some members of the crew's minds "taken over" by aliens).
While there are some decent moments, the story is generally slow and unexciting. However, I did manage to finish it, and I give it 2.5 stars.
This is the 2nd Charles Stross book I've read... ACCELERANDO being the other - which I personally found to be much more enjoyable than IRON SUNRISE.
Great book in the classic sci-fi tradition.......2007-01-10
If you like hardcore sci-fi, this is a must read. The writing is a good mix of cyber-punk styles with more classic sci-fi themes. If you liked Neuromancer or Hyperion, pick up this book.
It was a good read........2007-01-03
I enjoyed it very much. I wonder if anyone else noticed the similarities between the Wednesday Shadowmist storyline and the adventures of Arcadia Darrel in Asimov's Second Foundation. I am wondering if this may be a bit of a bow to the old master by Mr. Stross. I'd like to think so.
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An exclusive two-in-one novel from the Science Fiction Book Club, set in Charles Stross Eschaton Universe: Singularity Sky and Iron Sunrise. Singularity Sky: Spaceship engineer Martin Springfield and U.N. diplomat Rachel Mansour hail from an Earth that has gone through the Singularity, an accelerated technological and social evolution far beyond anything we can imagine. The Singularity was triggered by the Eschaton, a super-powerful being descended from humanity that can travel in time and that essentially rules the universe. Springfield and Mansour meet on the home world of the New Republic, a repressive, backwater society that has outlawed virtually all advanced technology other than that necessary for interstellar warfare. When one of the New Republic's colonial worlds is besieged by the Festival, an enigmatic alien intelligence, the Republic counterattacks, using time travel in an attempt to put its warships in position to catch the Festival by surprise. Springfield and Mansour, working for different masters, have both been assigned the task of either diffusing the crisis or sabotaging the New Republic's warfleet, no matter what the cost. Iron Sunrise: In the 24th century, a McWorld ("bland, comfortable, tolerant... boring") called New Moscow apparently has been destroyed by trade rival New Dresdenbut not before New Moscow launched its own Slower-Than-Light (STL) counterstrike: a massive ship accelerated to 80% the speed of light. The U.N., now central Earth government, knows New Dresden was set up. They need the STL's recall code, now known only to a handful of New Moscow's ambassadorsbut someone has been systematically assassinating them. U.N. special operative Rachel Mansour and her husband, engineer Martin Springfield, must protect the last living ambassador and find out who's really responsible for the whole mess.
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Singularity Big Time.......2006-10-08
This is a double publication - SINGULARITY SKY & IRON SUNRISE. The pairing is not accidental - the stories could be considered Singularity Part I & II. The name, TIMELIKE DIPLOMACY, is a perfect description of the themes of both novels - namely the machinations of humanity when faster-than-light travel is developed (thus time travel) and the super-intelligent Eschaton (the name given to the Singularity) must battle those who would return to the past and take steps to prevent its emergence. (A conundrum though - if someone had returned to the past and prevented the emergence of the Singularity how could it be worried about someone going to the past to prevent the emergence.... someone could go crazy thinking of all the causal possibilities).
We are introduced to Martin and Rachel, espionage operatives working for different bosses (Martin for the Eschaton, Rachel for the U.N.) and follow their travails in preventing the destruction of a civilization for attempting to violate the laws of causality. In the second book (IRON SKY) we are introduced to the teenager, Wednesday / Victoria and the newspaper writer, Frank and their fast-paced struggles both to escape those who would do them harm and learn who their pursuers are. Of course all four characters come together in the midst of a frantic action and the story has a good ending. I eagerly await yet another sequeal.
Stross has opened to the reader the world on nanotechnology, smart matter, genetic modification beyond our wildest dream. Indeed, the everyday actions appear to us almost as magic, much as the technological wonders of our civilization would appear magical to someone from the early 20th century. Yielding to readers's pleas, Stross has penned ACCELERANDO, the story of the emergence of the Singularity in the near future. (It does not feature the same characters.)
Combined edition of _Singularity Sky_ and _Iron Sunrise_.......2004-11-09
According to a posting by Stross in the Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine forum, this is an combined edition of the two books mentioned in the subject line.
That said, both books are excellent. _singularity Sky_, in particular, is one of the better science fiction novels of the past few years, combining hard science, Vinge-style speculation, and a strong prose style.
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She's got the high-kicks...
Lainie Terrell is no ordinary single mother. With feathers in all the right places, she's one of the hottest showgirls in Vegas. Aside from a hot-tempered ex-boyfriend on her sequined tail, Lainie's biggest problem is finding a decent babysitter for her son. Lainie's dilemma is solved when she ropes Harry Ambrewster, the casino's shy-but very smart and cute-accountant, into the task.
He's got the low-down...
Inheriting his chemist father's high I.Q. and sexy good looks, Harry has always been intrigued by Lainie. He isn't thrilled at the prospect of babysitting, but he'll do anything to get near the gal who fuels his craziest fantasies. Then Lainie's dangerous ex comes knocking...
Their option? Run faster than a pair of net stockings...
In disguise and on the lam, Lainie's masquerading as the perfect wife. Harry's doubling as the he-man protector. But with a set-up this hot, who's fooling who? When the lights go down, and the masks come off, a nerd like Harry could be just the right ignition to set a woman like Lainie on fire...
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This is a fun romp.......2006-06-04
I enjoyed this book very much. It is the first I have read by Vicki Lewis.It was recommended to me by a local book seller. I liked the silly characters and the fun little incidents. Like where the nerd gets to be like spiderman. The writing reminds me of Janet Evanovich.
Great Beach Read.......2006-05-12
Really enjoyed this book. Loved the main characters. Harry and Lainie really had a connection on the pages. Lainie's son, Dexter with Harry was so cute. Enjoyed the atmosphere of the Vegas showgirls. Harry's mother was hillarious. This is an extremely quick read. If you're looking for a light, funny, cute book this is the one for you especially just to lay in the sun.
A Fun Read.......2005-07-27
It was a fun book to read, but there were some parts I could live without.
Like other reviewers said, the sex scenes were so bland.
It's a book that never really stuck in my head.
I loved this book!.......2005-03-28
When I picked this book up and started reading, I got sucked in immediately. I had already finished 100 pages before I even realized it. It was a very fast read, with several funny parts. I ended up reading it in 2 days because I couldn't put it down. If you're looking for a light, funny, heart-warming book this is the one for you. And who wouldn't love a kid like Dexter? :)
Nerds continue their rule.......2005-03-18
Lainie Terrell is hard working single, whose son happen to be genius and who happens to work at a Las Veges Casino. Harry Ambrewster is a nononsense account who lives in the same apartment as Lainie. When Lainie starts having problems with her son's father, Lainie turns to Harry for help. What happens next is anyone guess.
"The Nerd who loved me" is the second in the series by Vicki Lewis Thompson. This book is as good as the first book in the series. As before Ms. Thompson offers up great story that will make the read laugh out loud.
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**** ($3.99 USA POSTAGE FOR ALL 4 BOOKS, WHICH WILL BE MAILED AT THE MEDIA - BOOK RATE WHICH IS SLOW SURFACE MAIL, 7 - 21 DAYS DELIVERY TIME).
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- There's nothing better than a nerd...
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The Nerd Who Loved Me
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He's got a I.Q. higher than Einstein's... Can crunch numbers faster than a calculator... And knows exactly what woman want....
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There's nothing better than a nerd..........2006-05-30
Unless it's a nerd who loves your kid. Lainie Terrel has practically lived like a nun since her son was born. A Vegas showgirl, her focus is on raising Dexter and on her career. She doesn't have time for men...until Harry Ambrewster. He rescues her son, takes her into hiding and shows her that he's the man of her dreams. But can an accountant who wants nothing more than an ordinary woman ever fall for someone as extraordinary as Lainie? Well, if his mother, and retired dancer herself, and her band of friends have anything to say about it, Harry won't have any other choice!
Vicki Lewis Thompson tells a lighthearted story that will keep you laughing, even as it touches your heart. When you're through, you'll be looking for a "nerd" of your own!
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Nerd Who Loved Me: Lainie Terrell is no ordinary single mother. With feathers in all the right places, she's one of the hottest showgirls in Vegas. Aside from a hot-tempered ex-boyfriend on her sequined tail, Lainies' biggest problem is finding a decent babysitter for her son. Lainie's dilemma is solved when she ropes Harry Ambrewster, the casino's shy-but very smart and cute-accountant, into the task. Inheriting his chemist father's high I.Q. and sexy good looks, Harry has always been intrigued by Lainie. He isn't thrilled at the prospect of babysitting, but he'll do anything to get near the gal who fuels his craziest fantasies. Then Lainie's dangerous ex comes knocking. In disguise and on the lam, Lainie's masquerading as the perfect wife. Harry's doubling as the he-man protector. But with a set-up this hot, who's fooling who? When the lights go down, and the masks come off, a nerd like Harry could be just the right ingnition to set a woman like Lainie on fire.Nerds Like It Hot: Hollywood makeup artist Gillian McCormick wouldn't normally be caught dead on a cruise aimed at single geeks. But as the sole witness to a murder, hiding out may be her only chance at staying alive. With P.I. Lex Manchester guarding her, and a voluptuous disguise in place of her plain-Jane wardrobe, Gillian should be safe, if she can resist a titanic attraction to Lex that's making her fantasize about some extra-naughty cruise activiteis. Lex thought he had left hehind his nerdy ways, but his suave demeanor has no chance against Gillian's bombshell image and the smart, sexy woman within. And when the scent of seduction wafts through the sea air, what's a red-blooded male to do? With a passenger list that includes a mobster on a mission, a cross-dressing sociopath, and hundreds of lusty nerds, Lex must find a way to keep Gillian safe-and prove that he's truly her nerd for all seasons.
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Deadwood = Preacher, tv style? This is what happens here, pretty much. New sheriff in town, corrupt business types, etc., etc. Sherlock Holmes had something to say about small country towns and nowheresville type places.
There is an evil meat baron, and corrupt cop, a dominatrix accountant, a one armed relative, and a good looking deputy. So of course Jesse ends up with the sheriff job by default, and a whole pile of problems come with it.
Somewhat unsatisfying........2006-05-31
I recently became interested in "Preacher" after reading "Gone to Texas," the first collection of issues. I thought it was a really interesting comic and I was retrospectively sad that I had missed out on it the first time around. After reading the second volume and becoming acquainted with the Grail and the inimitable Herr Starr, I was officially hooked. Garth Ennis's crisp, hilarious dialogue juxtaposed against (generally) serious subject matter in the context of a broader story arc made for a compelling combination of narrative elements that must come together in precisely the right way to work.
Unfortunately, in the seventh volume of "Preacher" graphic novels -- "Salvation" -- the combination is less precise and thus the overall work suffers. "Salvation" deviates from the main story arc of the Grail and Jesse Custer's quest to find God and make him answer for some less than stellar decisions. After the literally explosive events of the preceding collection (in which Starr detonates a nuclear bomb in the American desert in an attempt to kill the Saint of Killers, but succeeds only in separating Custer from Cassidy and Tulip) and Custer's shock and depression at seeing his girlfriend Tulip engaged romantically with his former best friend Cassidy, it was a good call on the part of Ennis to move the action of the story away from the main arc; to both build dramatic tension and to explore other sectors of the characters' personalities and motivations.
The problem is the manner in which Ennis went about this. Salvation, Texas, is a town where things fall into place all too conveniently in the context of the "Preacher" universe. Custer finds his long-lost mother as well as Lorrie, the sister of his one-eyed inbred childhood friend Billy Bob. Custer shakes the town up and quickly becomes sheriff, enraging Odin Quincannon, the more-than-slightly unhinged owner of a meat-processing plant in the neighboring town. The battle between Custer and Quincannon eventually envelops the entire town of Salvation and brings in the Ku Klux Klan, a sadomasochistic female neo-[...] lawyer (who, like every other woman in the "Preacher" saga, finds Jesse Custer irresistable), and sees Odin Quincannon repeatedly have sex with a statue made of meat. In other words, it's something of a jumble that goes on for entirely too long and introduces a ton of rather purposeless characters that we never see again in any meaningful sense (some of them reappear in an issue collected in the final "Preacher" volume called "Alamo"). I think a friend of mine summed it up really well when he said that "Salvation" read more like someone trying really, really hard to sound like Garth Ennis than Garth Ennis himself. Another non-writing complaint is that since this collection is the largest of the bunch, it was printed on stock paper instead of the better looking and more durable glossy paper of the other collections.
This collection isn't bad, but is vastly inferior to the ones that came before it. For the most part, it's skippable, but every "Preacher" completist probably already has it.
Another winner for Ennis and Dillon........2005-07-26
Garth Ennis, Preacher: Salvation (DC Comics, 1999)
If you've not yet found your way into the ever-growing cult of Preacher-worship, I'd advise you to do so at your earliest convenience by picking up a copy of Preacher: Gone to Texas. Ignore the wannabe rabblerousers and the like who will tell you how blasphemous the thing is and get yourself hooked.
As with most stuff the unthinking crowd denounces as blasphemy without having read it, there's a great deal of spiritual benefit to be found under the surface. In this seventh episode of the nine-book series, Jesse, now separated from Cassidy and Tulip, finds himself back in Texas, in a little town called Salvation. Through various machinations, he finds himself the sheriff of the town, and immediately at loggerheads with Odin Quincannon, owner of the local meatpacking industry. You've been reading. You know what's gonna happen.
Under all the grease and grime, Jesse Custer is the classic good guy. He stands for what's right, opposes what's wrong, and tries to get everything back on an even keel (though granted, lots of stuff blows up in the process). And what could possibly be blasphemous about that?
No surprise that, once again, Ennis and Dillon have put out a winner. Some folks seem to have missed a minor part of the point (here's a hint: the name of the book, and the name of the town, point the way to figuring out why "coincidences" pop up here). Another solid entry in an exceptionally solid series.
Back in Texas.......2004-09-15
For the first time in the series, the Jesse-Cassidy-Tulip team is broken up, where Tulip and Cassidy are pushed completely into the background. "Salvation" focuses solely on Jesse Custer's experiences immediately after the cataclysmic events as depicted in "Tears in the Sun." Describing, appropriately enough, Jesse's stay in the racially polarized Salvation, Texas, Jesse's brawling talents land him the peachy job of town sheriff. Of course, being on the right side of the law for once only further encourages young Jesse to reach out and touch somebody. His rough and tumble ways seem to work, though, as his good conscience guides him to physically discipline only those who `deserve' it. Salvation eventually becomes a more just and humane town. Ennis is to be saluted for introducing the politics of race, here, and exploring small-town interracial relationships. As is unfortunately too often the case with other comic titles, African-Americans either don't exist or are the bad guys.
One thing I didn't like about this book was Ennis' excessive use of deus ex machina that makes the narrative creak - some of the volume's tenser moments are resolved rather dubiously (a fortuitous bolt of lightening, Jesse's dog Skeeter does his best impression of Lassie on several occasions). Also, there is one rather amazing coincidence/revelation that occurs soon after Jesse rolls into town involving one of Salvation's citizens. The sheer improbability of it really rubbed me the wrong way, and seemed like lazy, overly sentimental writing (which Ennis is almost never guilty of). Even more amazing was how this coincidence wasn't realized by the person even earlier than it was.
However, as always, this is immensely likeable reading. Ennis keeps churning out the freak show characters that demonstrate the diversity of the human condition. Although the stories have been better, Ennis nevertheless manages to confound, amuse, and perturb.
Seems like salvation.......2003-04-21
After the climatic events in War in the Sun, Garth Ennis decided to give the Preacher series a much needed shift in gears to keep the story from becoming more bungled. We catch up with Jesse and his pooch Skeeter in the town of Salvation where he runs in with his childhood friend Billy Bob's (see Until the End of the World) sister Lorie. He also meets a mysterious older woman named Jodie who he has more in common with than he thinks, and eventually he becomes sherrif of the town. He also runs into vile businessman Odin Quincannon who gives the term "meat lover" a new definition, and he also gets to tangle with the KKK. And, last but certainly not least, Jesse finally finds out what happened to him in the desert, and what happened to his eye. Ennis' storytelling is at his usual best, but Steve Dillon's usually great art isn't at it's best here, but it's still above average. All in all, Salvation is a nice diversion from the series' nearly convulted storytelling, and this sets up the pivotal events that would come in the next chapter All Hell's A Comin', and the finale Alamo.
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Where Will Your Daughter Turn for Answers About Sex?
Long before we may realize it, our daughters are bombarded with messages about sex–from friends, advertisers, media icons, and more. All of this input–along with the whirlwind of emotions that accompany puberty–can leave them confused, filled with unasked questions about boys, dating, sex, and their own value.
While you may believe that your preteen or early adolescent is too young for “the talk,” now is the perfect time for creative conversations about sexuality. By introducing key principles and truths during these teachable years, you can lay a foundation that will help your daughter withstand the inevitable pressures young women face. And you’ll create a lasting bond, establishing yourself as a trustworthy authority who is willing to help her address the sensitive issues in her life.
Recognizing how awkward it can be to confront the topic of sex, author Shannon Ethridge guides you and your daughter through enjoyable yet memorable discussions about sexuality, purity, and dating–leading to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for God’s standards. Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle provides creative tools that will give you the courage and confidence to talk openly and honestly with your daughter–and instill values that will lead her to a lifetime of sexual and emotional integrity.
Customer Reviews:
A must have!.......2007-08-06
If it is your hope to raise your daughter with Biblical integrity, this book in a "must have!" Reading the second half with my daughter is challenging but well worth it. Although she is somewhat uncomfortable, she has admitted that she is grateful for the opportunity to openly discuss these topics.
Relevant!.......2007-03-26
This is a great book and very relevant regarding sharing with your daughter about her sexuality
So far so good..........2006-01-05
What an amazing book. Very well written, and down to earth ideas. Our jobs as parents are to protect, teach, and lead our children in their development. Because of the importance of this topic, we often avoid things we should be taking advantage of. This books help you find things in our everyday lives to use as lessons. I gave this book only 4 stars because I am only half way done. I am learning tons of information, and cant wait until the time is right to read the other half with our daughter who is 10. For now, we will work on planting the seeds for our discussion that will be coming as soon the opportunity arrises. Definately a book that I would suggest. If there is one topic that will shape your childs future, this one is it. Take the time, and spend the money. I couldn't think of a better investment.
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