tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.comments2017-09-20T18:02:19.654-07:00Star Base Andromeda Book DiscussionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-17289168257256320852017-09-20T18:02:19.654-07:002017-09-20T18:02:19.654-07:00Clif B., long-time associate of Star Base Andromed...Clif B., long-time associate of Star Base Andromeda, leaves a score of 8 for The Andromeda Strain.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-18950814299344581442017-09-20T18:01:03.783-07:002017-09-20T18:01:03.783-07:00SBA members Scott C. leaves a score of 8.SBA members Scott C. leaves a score of 8.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-79455864796297791452017-08-24T22:24:31.198-07:002017-08-24T22:24:31.198-07:00SBA member Mike P. finished "A Wrinkle in Tim...SBA member Mike P. finished "A Wrinkle in Time" several weeks after our discussion, and offers up his score of "7" for this time.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-82382838050169538832016-06-06T23:58:56.319-07:002016-06-06T23:58:56.319-07:00I was about half-way through the novel at the time...I was about half-way through the novel at the time of our discussion of this book this past Tuesday evening, and have continued with it, just finishing it tonight. I found this book to be a bit of a slog to read, and whatever pleasures I found in it in the front half were gradually worn away by the second half of the book.<br /><br />Maybe it is an inability on my part to fully appreciate the differences in cultural style in this English translation of a Chinese work, but I felt like I was being lectured to in a monotonous tone through far too much of the story. I ended up not caring about any of the characters in the slightest, and only finished the book out of a general sense of obligation to the fact that it was a group selection.<br /><br />In the end, on our 1 to 10 scale, I can only give it a 5.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-70931624056641133442016-06-06T23:54:18.577-07:002016-06-06T23:54:18.577-07:00After borrowing my copy of "Lest Darkness Fal...After borrowing my copy of "Lest Darkness Fall", our associate Clif Bridges read it and said he really love it. He gave it a 9!cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-19631946136311654212016-03-22T20:44:33.058-07:002016-03-22T20:44:33.058-07:00After borrowing a copy of "The Chyrsalids&quo...After borrowing a copy of "The Chyrsalids" to read, SBA associate Clif Bridges indicated he really liked this particular book, and gives it a rating score of 9.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-89152660780445384222016-02-10T05:29:58.867-08:002016-02-10T05:29:58.867-08:00I did like the story and concept....but long parag...I did like the story and concept....but long paragraphs of thought conversations for philosophisizing and back story made it a slog at points. I'm going with "6." Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-57423797155556623882015-02-24T22:33:40.827-08:002015-02-24T22:33:40.827-08:00In the days following this book discussion, freque...In the days following this book discussion, frequent attendee Ken G., who was unable to participate in the discussion, informed me (Scott) that he had finished "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" and would give it a 7.5 score overall.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-47667950363923845962015-02-24T22:31:47.401-08:002015-02-24T22:31:47.401-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-72668700849711992572015-02-24T22:28:18.009-08:002015-02-24T22:28:18.009-08:00Back in November, shortly after this book discussi...Back in November, shortly after this book discussion, I got a rating score for this one from our member-on-the-fringe Clif B. He was very impressed with "The Magicians" and gave it an 8.5 score.<br /><br />Personally, I (Scott C.) just finished the audiobook adaptation of "The Magicians" a couple of days ago. Though I have some mixed emotions about it, overall I ended up liking this novel, in contrast (it sounds) to pretty much everyone else who showed up for the book discussion on November 20th. I thought it was well written, though I ended up not caring for most of the characters. In the end, I'll give it a 6 as a rating.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-76280620066336705792013-10-04T07:23:24.612-07:002013-10-04T07:23:24.612-07:00Talked to Clif at the library, and he said he had ...Talked to Clif at the library, and he said he had read Redshirts. He enjoyed it very much, though he thought it was unusually "light" to be a Hugo-winner, which usually carry a bit more gravitas. He gave it 8.5. [SDC per Clif Bridges]cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-31912402788423420582013-09-25T18:55:45.511-07:002013-09-25T18:55:45.511-07:00I would give it an 8.5. Very fun read. I would give it an 8.5. Very fun read. Diane Taurinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-67367283816814674502013-09-24T21:02:38.759-07:002013-09-24T21:02:38.759-07:00Sorry I missed the meeting--I give it a "9&qu...Sorry I missed the meeting--I give it a "9" and applause to whoever chose it!Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-47539157155985594032013-05-29T22:26:26.906-07:002013-05-29T22:26:26.906-07:00SBA member and frequent book discussion participan...SBA member and frequent book discussion participant Ken G. was not able to make the official discussion of "Downbelow Station", but shared this review after the fact:<br /><br />"I finished Downbelow Station over the Memorial Day weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I give it an 8.5. The negotiations between the various parties were skillfully thought through, and the physical actions on the station, downbelow, and on the ships were convincing enough to me that I felt them to be accurately drawn. And the ending was satisfying and, in its details, largely unexpected."cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-63466433731381050982013-05-29T22:25:14.488-07:002013-05-29T22:25:14.488-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-42070646638132695612013-04-09T22:31:05.241-07:002013-04-09T22:31:05.241-07:00SBA member Matt A. left the following review comme...SBA member Matt A. left the following review comment about this book on Facebook: "It's been a while since I read it, but my memories of it are good ones. 9 out of 10. It takes a while to get into the action, but totally worth the wait."cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-46574460322519683082013-01-24T17:19:05.551-08:002013-01-24T17:19:05.551-08:00Group member Jim T, who didn't join us for the...Group member Jim T, who didn't join us for the group discussion of "A Case of Conscience", had actually shown up at 5:30, and left before the rest of us got there at 6:30. He had read the book, enjoyed it, and gives it a 7 rating.cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-82702768913236417862012-12-26T16:09:56.378-08:002012-12-26T16:09:56.378-08:00Here is the review of this title that I shared on ...Here is the review of this title that I shared on the libraries' BookGuide blog: <a href="http://bookguideatlcl.blogspot.com/2012/12/among-others.html" rel="nofollow">http://bookguideatlcl.blogspot.com/2012/12/among-others.html</a>cannellfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093359982999164871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-11520407449080865022011-11-16T10:23:10.484-08:002011-11-16T10:23:10.484-08:00I vote an 8 too. Growing up in the Reagan era mad...I vote an 8 too. Growing up in the Reagan era made me spooked & fascinated by post-nuclear fiction, and this book both gave me the heebie jeebies and enthralled again.Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-31739806721603420462011-11-16T10:22:10.587-08:002011-11-16T10:22:10.587-08:00I also vote for an 8. I'd read it in junior h...I also vote for an 8. I'd read it in junior high, this was the first time in all those years and I still was impressed and scared. Got the willies over the "red button" all over again now that I read it, feel compelled to go sign a no-nukes petition!Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-67589558647183090022011-11-15T23:26:23.069-08:002011-11-15T23:26:23.069-08:00Hey everybody, It's Matt Ahlschwede. I see yo...Hey everybody, It's Matt Ahlschwede. I see you just discussed "A Canticle for Leibowitz", and even though I haven't read it lately, it is a very good book. I give it an 8. (I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic sci-fi) Wish I could have been there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-54500254745232286692011-10-16T18:46:06.295-07:002011-10-16T18:46:06.295-07:00Young adult fiction with a major sting to it--I gi...Young adult fiction with a major sting to it--I give it a 9, only holding back the fullblown 10 since I've read some masterpieces than are better, but it sure was a good read.Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-23725098226799513092011-07-24T16:10:13.692-07:002011-07-24T16:10:13.692-07:00I felt bad not liking it more than I did--the revi...I felt bad not liking it more than I did--the reviews on the cover raved like mad. While the environmental disaster implications were interesting, neither the action nor the science got me going....Amy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-75894996548156719782008-12-11T12:47:00.000-08:002008-12-11T12:47:00.000-08:00Very realistic story. No happy (or sad) ending, i...Very realistic story. No happy (or sad) ending, it just ends. Love the part about his not remembering the color of his schoolbook cover. If only tiny parts of your memory are lost, are you still you? What about when you grow older and begin to forget small things? One of the best "hard" sci-fi stories I've ever read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405650009216056367.post-79365475376752002422008-11-23T14:28:00.000-08:002008-11-23T14:28:00.000-08:00Can I give it a "10" again??AmyCan I give it a "10" again??<BR/><BR/>AmyAmy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984054298582214193noreply@blogger.com