Category Archives: Reviews

The Best of Stephen R. Donaldson

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Stephen R. Donaldson will probably always be best known for his novels: the epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the wonderful fantasy diptych Mordant’s Need, and — my personal favorite — the dark science fiction Gap Cycle. However, … Continue reading →

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Hitchers by Will McIntosh

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Will McIntosh’s debut Soft Apocalypse, which I reviewed here, was a brilliant novel about normal people trying to survive while society gradually collapses around them. It was easily one of my favorite novels of 2011. His catalog of strong short … Continue reading →

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Stormed Fortress by Janny Wurts

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Here’s my review of Stormed Fortress, a great novel by one of my favorite fantasy authors, Janny Wurts. I’ve reviewed the entire Wars of Light and Shadow series in the past, but I am reposting this review here because it’s … Continue reading →

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Faith by John Love

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Three hundred years ago, a strange and seemingly invincible alien ship visited the Sakhran Empire. Exactly what happened is unclear, because the events were only recorded in the Book of Srahr, a text only Sakhrans are allowed to read. After … Continue reading →

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Seven Princes by John R. Fultz

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Trimesqua, King of Yaskatha, is murdered by Emhathyn, an ancient wizard who raises the dead to kill everyone in the palace. The young Prince D’zan manages to escape, helped by his faithful bodyguard Olthacus the Stone, and sets out on … Continue reading →

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Planesrunner by Ian McDonald

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

I’m a pretty big fan of Ian McDonald, so when I learned that a brand new novel by the author was on the way, I got suitably excited. Then, when I found out that the new novel would be the … Continue reading →

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Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

In his review of Ted Chiang’s brilliant short story collection Stories of Your Life and Others in The Guardian, China Miéville mentions the “humane intelligence […] that makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang’s calm passion.” The oxymoron … Continue reading →

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Soft Apocalypse by Will McIntosh

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

This review of Will McIntosh’s first novel Soft Apocalypse originally appeared on Tor.com. Will’s second novel is due out later this month, so I thought I’d revisit his debut. My review of Will’s sophomore effort Hitchers will follow in a … Continue reading →

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