tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post5160072168975509655..comments2024-03-24T11:34:36.903-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: All Systems Red: Martha WellsTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-90770963693154341722021-07-27T10:37:15.444-07:002021-07-27T10:37:15.444-07:00On behalf of mini me and I, thank you. On behalf of mini me and I, thank you. Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24685265458532005412021-07-27T10:15:43.356-07:002021-07-27T10:15:43.356-07:00Kevin, you and Scott both write great reviews. I e...Kevin, you and Scott both write great reviews. I enjoy reading them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21204642079785541642021-07-27T10:13:15.918-07:002021-07-27T10:13:15.918-07:00Rick, there are studies that show that any use of ...Rick, there are studies that show that any use of electronics before bed can affect sleep, including computers. There are specific lighting options on some tablets and e-readers that may help, but I have problems with sleep in general so I don't take a chance. It differs from person to person; my husband can go to sleep immediately after using a tablet or drinking caffeine at bedtime. <br /><br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52853872273323932262021-07-27T10:05:25.120-07:002021-07-27T10:05:25.120-07:00Col, if you don't like science fiction, this w...Col, if you don't like science fiction, this would not be for you. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81165237167701839552021-07-27T09:29:11.773-07:002021-07-27T09:29:11.773-07:00Glad you did not mind, TracyK. Thought about wheth...Glad you did not mind, TracyK. Thought about whether or not to do so. <br /><br />Scott said it was a bit difficult to review. His review went through several drafts here at Casa Tipple and Home Eatery Library. Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26423697001922147362021-07-27T08:23:46.207-07:002021-07-27T08:23:46.207-07:00Not sure why ebook reading at night is any differe...Not sure why ebook reading at night is any different than by day, with the screen self-lit. I read ebooks on my iPad, couldn't do it on a phone or Kindle. I use Kindle for Mac app.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56680556202127002092021-07-26T23:24:26.451-07:002021-07-26T23:24:26.451-07:00Probably one I can avoid quite easily.Probably one I can avoid quite easily.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-82162602021338121552021-07-26T12:54:59.063-07:002021-07-26T12:54:59.063-07:00Rick, I have an ebook copy of the second novella. ...Rick, I have an ebook copy of the second novella. I am glad I have it but I really don't like reading ebooks. And I cannot read them at night, my favorite time for reading.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-20546461718429540802021-07-26T12:53:31.133-07:002021-07-26T12:53:31.133-07:00Kevin, thank for supplying the link to Scott's...Kevin, thank for supplying the link to Scott's review, which is a good one. I had a hard time writing my review.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-87056023033938366872021-07-26T12:50:57.643-07:002021-07-26T12:50:57.643-07:00Margot, It is an interesting perspective and I thi...Margot, It is an interesting perspective and I think your husband would like it. There are three more novellas (I think) followed by a full-length novel.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23963349323286274262021-07-26T12:14:43.175-07:002021-07-26T12:14:43.175-07:00Patti, that is true that a good author can make an...Patti, that is true that a good author can make any genre or type of writing easy (easier?) to read. In this case, it is science fiction and there is space travel, etc. but it reads like a the humorous (mostly) experiences of a cynical introverted personality. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-57993020764036453152021-07-26T12:12:06.282-07:002021-07-26T12:12:06.282-07:00I got this in ebook, but have yet to get to it. So...I got this in ebook, but have yet to get to it. So many books...Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48789494384751737252021-07-26T10:49:44.146-07:002021-07-26T10:49:44.146-07:00Cath, I hope you do try this All Systems Red. I wa...Cath, I hope you do try this All Systems Red. I want to try something else by Wells, but I will read more of this series first. <br /><br />That is interesting about The Mauritius Command. I agree that the battles are not my favorite part of the Aubrey / Maturin series either. I finished the third book, H.M.S. Surprise, recently and enjoyed it a lot. Now I have to find a copy of The Mauritius Command.<br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78522951341270396962021-07-26T09:22:45.418-07:002021-07-26T09:22:45.418-07:00What an interesting perspective for a story, Tracy...What an interesting perspective for a story, Tracy! I can see how that alone kept your interest. I'll have to tell my husband about this one; he's a bigger fan of sci fi than I am, and I'm pretty sure he'd enjoy it. Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10921583144714736552021-07-26T08:20:59.598-07:002021-07-26T08:20:59.598-07:00My son very much enjoyed it.
https://kevintipple...My son very much enjoyed it. <br /><br />https://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2021/02/scotts-take-all-systems-red-murderbot.htmlKevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-88861408097275006892021-07-26T04:25:04.555-07:002021-07-26T04:25:04.555-07:00Although this is not my kind of book, a good write...Although this is not my kind of book, a good writer can make the medicine go down. Good for you for being an adventurous reader. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-54314710402401336062021-07-26T02:40:21.812-07:002021-07-26T02:40:21.812-07:00I really must look into these books! I've read...I really must look into these books! I've read The Cloud Roads by her and was impressed (again I must get back to that series) but the premise of this series has me very intrigued. She's such a good writer. <br /><br />Currently reading the fourth Aubrey/Maturin story, The Mauritius Command, and struggling a little. It's very 'battlish' (not a word I know) and battles are not my favourite part of this series. I think inevitably with any series you get instalments you love and one or two that drag a bit. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.com