This book review is about Analog Science Fiction Magazine (11-12/22). The magazine contains mostly science fiction short stories, popular science articles, book reviews, and fandom notes. The editor does a good job selecting stories for an issue. The magazine is recommended for anyone who wants to stay in touch with modern science fiction tendencies.
# Science fiction
The reviewer was disappointed with 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine, despite it being a neatly built plot. The book lacked nutritional value and was uneventful. The reviewer suspected the author was a young woman, which was confirmed. The book had many Sci-Fi elements that were not explained, making it difficult to be called a 'Science' fiction. The plot could be easily transferred to any environment. The book is not really bad, but it lacked substance.
Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine is a popular English magazine that is issued every two months. It contains short stories, novellas, popular science articles, book reviews, upcoming Sci-Fi conventions, and Sci-Fi poetry. The magazine is a great way to discover new authors and stay updated on the Sci-Fi scene. This review is a part of the general book list and provides an overview of the magazine's content.
Schismatrix Plus by Bruce Sterling is a collection of sub-novels that cover a significant time span and follow the adventures of a common protagonist in a world where humanity is divided into two major branches. While the book has many peculiar ideas, it also has composition and exposition issues that may disappoint a demanding reader. The 'Plus' in its name refers to the inclusion of some side stories that add color to its world. Overall, it is a good adventure book that is ideal for younger readers and fans of science fiction and cyberpunk genres.
This book review is about 'The Year's Best Science Fiction Stories' edited by Gardner Dozois. The book consists of short stories from big names in Sci-Fi, modern legends, and rising stars. The review notes that while there are no bad stories, they are not the 'best of the best'. Some of the best stories are not standalone and may spoil events in the series. The reviewer recommends picking some stories to read instead of reading the entire book.
The book 'This Is My Funniest: Leading Science Fiction Writers Present Their Funniest Stories Ever' edited by Mike Resnick features stories from famous Sci-Fi authors. However, the book falls short as half of the stories are written by unknown authors and more than half of the 'funniest' stories are just toilet humor. The editor warns that the stories are what the authors themselves consider funny, which may not align with the reader's sense of humor.