Titanborn

Probably a 3.5.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed reading this book. The ending was a little predictable, but still quite satisfying.

Comparisons to Philip K Dick seem way off to me. However, it did remind me of some Poul Anderson books I read many years ago.

It was nice to read a modern SF story that was not a sprawling mess, a techno-babble piece of emptiness, or merely a computer game on a page.

This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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I've been to the rotting sewer tunnels submerged beneath the Martian domes. I've been to the most remote slums on Earth, and to the depths of asteroid mining colonies where being able to see the outline of your own hand in front of your face was considered bright. I've seen death all over and been on the end of the killing more times than I cared to count . . .

Dragnet

Lethal Weapon

The Caves of Steel

Almost Human

Titanborn

Disclaimer: This was provided to me by the author in exchange for my honest take on the book – note that I said “honest” and not “timely.” I was supposed to have this done months ago. My thanks for the book and apologies for the tardiness, Mr. Bruno.