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Jorge Luis Borges: Labyrinths (Paperback, 1987, Penguin Books)

'The stories, essays and poems written by Jorge Luis Borges of Argentina suffice for us …

A little lacklustre on re-reading

I think I internalized a lot of the interesting stuff when I read this as a young fellow. What was clever to me then is glib now. Most of the stories don’t stand as strong works of fiction if you’re not in it for the clever ideas. But a few do. I will re-read Doctor Brodie’s Report again soon, I think it will be more satisfying…

reviewed Starfish by Peter Watts (Rifters Trilogy, #1)

Peter Watts: Starfish (Paperback, 2008, Tor Books)

Civilization rests on the backs of its outcasts.

So when civilization needs someone to …

Not sure the edgy stuff is worth the effort, even if there is good stuff in here. I will try the next book to confirm this. Blindsight/Echopraxia are a cut above this one.