Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us by Brian Klaas A friend of mine recommended this author to me based on a video interview Brian Klaas did on YouTube, so I bought the book based on that. It’s about systems of leadership: how we choose leaders, who seeks power, and what happens to …
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Sep 28
Book Review: This is How You Lose the Time War
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar This book came recommended to me from various sources and it seemed like right up my alley: literary science fiction that defies tropes and conventions. Time travelers from two different factions alter timelines to lean reality towards their own end. Red’s faction is militaristic …
Aug 15
Book Review: The Rhythm of War
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson This is the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series, and like the others, is as hefty a book as one can expect from Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar has a minor plotline trying to win a war in somewhere or another, diplomating with the other kings and at one point, …
Jun 06
Book Review: Oathbringer
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson This is the third book in the Stormlight Archive, and at 55+ hours for the audiobook for just this volume, it really tests dedication to the epic. This book starts out with our heroes having fled to Urithiru, trying to find out the secrets of that mysterious city. Meanwhile, King Elocar …
May 19
Book Review: Words of Radiance
This book is much stronger than the first book in the Stormlight series “Way of Kings” because it doesn’t take nearly as long to ramp up. The danger is already present from the beginning. Kaladin and his bridgemen have been assigned to be high prince Dalanar’s personal guard, but Kaladin can’t yet use his powers …