Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
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5 stars
Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Redshirts by John Scalzi
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5 stars
Holy cow this was a great book. I laughed out loud several times, and the entire thing kept me entertained.
I listened to the audiobook read by Wil Wheaton. Highly recommend you get it.
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4 stars
Great information, much to think about.
However, skimming certain chapters would be a quicker way through, and you'd get just as much out of it.
Great information, much to think about.
However, skimming certain chapters would be a quicker way through, and you'd get just as much out of it.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Hawkeye Volume 1 by Matt Fraction
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5 stars
A lot of fun. Didn't know much about Hawkeye, but love the character in the movies. Read some reviews of this series and decided to check it out. Glad I did.
A lot of fun. Didn't know much about Hawkeye, but love the character in the movies. Read some reviews of this series and decided to check it out. Glad I did.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Martian by Andy Weir (The Martian, #1)
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Great read. Jumped right in and never really slowed down. Love the format, as well as how much info you actually don't get, such as about his life before he went to Mars. Ready for the movie.
Great read. Jumped right in and never really slowed down. Love the format, as well as how much info you actually don't get, such as about his life before he went to Mars. Ready for the movie.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Badass by Kathy Sierra
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3 stars
Some good information in here. Unfortunately the format, which starts off as clever and easy to read, eventually becomes too light and distracting. This makes it too easy to just skim past things.
Others have loved the format, so obviously this is a matter of opinion. And some of the information is worth the effort. But I'm not sure I would again buy a book that is mostly clip art.
Some good information in here. Unfortunately the format, which starts off as clever and easy to read, eventually becomes too light and distracting. This makes it too easy to just skim past things.
Others have loved the format, so obviously this is a matter of opinion. And some of the information is worth the effort. But I'm not sure I would again buy a book that is mostly clip art.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Designing Data-Intensive Applications: 3 stars

Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann
Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such …
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The radical King by Martin Luther King Jr. (King legacy series)
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5 stars
It's easy to forget how controversial King was. This is a good tonic for that. There are some notes, but the commentary is minimal, letting King speak for himself.
It's easy to forget how controversial King was. This is a good tonic for that. There are some notes, but the commentary is minimal, letting King speak for himself.
Bryan L. Fordham rated The ghost of my father: 3 stars
Bryan L. Fordham rated The Information: 5 stars

The Information by James Gleick
The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood is a book by science history writer James Gleick, published in March …
Bryan L. Fordham rated The Dude's Guide to Manhood: 3 stars

The Dude's Guide to Manhood by Darrin Patrick
Discover the path to true masculinity -- to an adventurous life of strength, purpose, and clarity. Didn't we used to …
Bryan L. Fordham rated Steal like an artist: 4 stars

Steal like an artist by Austin Kleon
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative is a book on coming up with creative …










