john holst

This was my first Star Trek novel. It was pretty fun but I have no basis of comparison when it comes to Star Trek literature. It did feel like a TOS episode or film written out. So if you find that appealing give it a read!

So far it holds up in comparison to hunger games. Not as thrilling but much more grounded and believable. I will be finishing out the trilogy.

I teared up maybe 5 times during this book. I had to limit how many chapters I read in one sitting because of how emotional the story of the author and Mr. Rogers friendship was. I think its beneficial for anyone growing up or adult to read about Fred Rogers and how he did so much with just a little show. Showed people how to live with kindness and compassion. Everyone can use a friend like that in their lives regardless of the age difference or theistic beliefs. Highly recommend this book.

I listened to the audiobook. It was very good and emotional.

This book was a very enjoyable read. It was a little bit on the nose and sensational. I almost completely got the point that was trying to be made just by the book jacket description though. There are good lessons about where we could end up in here but they are hammered home to the Nth degree.
I don't think 3/5 is a bad rating and would recommend this book but I felt it was just an extreme cautionary tale about how we could end up causing a Second Civil War if we continue down the path.

I would say this is an averagely enjoyable read for me. I found it hard to get through mostly because of the inundation of species names. I enjoyed the topic and when I could get on a roll I could cover a chapter in a sitting but this book took a long time to get through. If you are not at least slightly interested in the topic I would say it is a bit too much for a casual read through.

Fun topic though and I now can't help but look at things differently.

It was a semi satisfying ending.

This is was a weird one. I did not like the first third of this book. It is very obtusely written. The things I want to know about the world are drip-fed to you under the guise that you are reading this in the future of this world and the narrator is telling you things you probably already know. Also, I understand that this is the first book in a series (isn't everything these days) but the ending left quite a few plot holes just open-ended. Things are vaguely alluded to and then the narrator tells you to check out part 2 of his story.

For the good, I learned to like the world created. It was interesting structurally and technologically. I just wish the author/narrator explained the pieces in a bit more detail. Most if not all of the characters are eventually reprehensible, save a few. Those few have very little “screen” time. It makes it hard to root for anyone which makes it hard to sit through scenes with terrible people all the time. Leaving only the world to latch on to which I wish had more description.

I don't think 3/5 is bad. I think its just fine.

I cannot recall a series or individual book that had more imagination and wonder in it. I could not put these books down. I cannot recommend them enough.

It was a good follow up to the first book. It fleshed out the universe and laid a lot of good crumbs for the next. It didn't hold me as tight as the first book though I'm excited to pick up the next.

This was a very good addition to The Last Colony. It was refreshing to see things through another perspective other than John and Janes.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has ventured into the Old Mans War universe.

Based on the book jacket synopsis I thought this would be like 25% more scifi at least. But it's very very VERY subtle in that regard. Never said out loud. Only inferred. I wish it delved more deeply into the scifi and explanation side. 

I thought it was a very interesting book. As a man it really makes you see things from a powerless perspective. I think the ending was a little flat but I would definitely read another book in this universe or with this theme.

A satisfying end to the trilogy.

I finished this on audio book as it's easier to digest while spoken. There's a lot to process here. If you liked nudge or any of Micheal lewis' books or even freakonomics then this is a good book for you. 

It's no station eleven but it was a fun read.

Wanderers hit at the right time with the right vibe. This book was not as good but it felt good to have their stories end and be finished. It was still pretty good

I devoured this book. It was very martian-esque. Much more so than Artemis. I enjoyed the entire story front to back. Andy weir is very good. 

Damn what a book. Very unique premise and very well written. Johnson really builds a world (or worlds).

The main story is enjoyable but for some reason the characters didn't stick for me. And the last three chapters continue after the conclusion in a way that makes me wish it ended sooner. It was alright. I enjoyed the obvious similes to Star Trek.

Andy Weir does it again. The Martian was great and Artemis looks to follow it. There are themes that are similar between his two books (ie; in space and a character using accurate science to get out of jams) but largely they are pretty different. The moon colony idea feels really thought out and cohesive. The thought and detail put into Weir's universes has become one of the defining characteristics of his writing. Basically, if you enjoyed The Martian you will enjoy Artemis.

A more grounded slightly more believable Hunger Games. Can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

It seems John Green can't not write an extremely engrossing book. The look inside the mind of a young girl with a mental disorder made me feel fascinated, saddened and encouraged. It was no Fault In Our Stars for me personally but this book was powerful in its own way and I can see how for people with an interest in this specific topic could say this is the best John Green has done.

He always gives you something to think about. 

The author writes very reflective books that are informative insightful and make me want to come back to back to them again and again.