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The Gods Themselves by Issac Asimov (Book Review 011)

A review of The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov, gripping on the electron pump and the para universe, though the alien section dragged for him.

Published May 30, 2011
Categorised as Book Reviews, Fiction, Science Fiction Tagged Book Reviews, science fiction

“The Last Question” and why I am so intrigued by it

A summary of Isaac Asimov’s short story The Last Question, with the parallels he draws to the Matrix and to the Bhagavad Gita on mind and body.

Published January 30, 2009
Categorised as Diary, Fiction, Indian Mythology, Science Fiction Tagged Issac Asimov, science fiction, short-story

Issac Asimov’s Science Fiction Series – Suggested Reading Order

Planning to read Issac Asimov’s science fiction series? Then read on and find out where to start.

Published December 19, 2008
Categorised as Diary, Science Fiction Tagged Issac Asimov, reading list, science fiction

Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho (Book Review 003)

A review of Paulo Coelho’s Eleven Minutes, on Maria’s road from Brazil to prostitution in Geneva. Gripping throughout, but the climax is predictable.

Published October 4, 2006
Categorised as Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged adult, coelho, Non-Fiction

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Book Review 002)

A review of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and Santiago’s journey to the Pyramids, which he calls a master-piece and a must read for all age groups.

Published October 4, 2006
Categorised as Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged coelho, Non-Fiction

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