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ElPasmo

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Harry H. Crosby: Wing and a Prayer (Paperback, 2021, Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.)

"Written from the unusual perspective of a navigator, this is a compelling account of the …

I've enjoyed it

When I was a child I used to play the videogame B-17 Flying Fortress... This story, the autobiography of a navigator of these kind of bombers, made me connect with my younger self.

The story is full of anecdotes, some of them funny, others grim. And the author also conveys his own weaknesses, failures and regrets.

It's wonderfuly written. That's a big plus.

Takiji Kobayashi: Kanikosen (Hardcover, Español language, Satori)

Descubre la literatura que el poder quiso silenciar.

La feroz denuncia de Takiji Kobayashi …

Historias cruentas de la guerra de clases

No sé si es la calidad de las traducciones o si es que el Japonés es muy diferente a los idiomas que hablo pero siempre que leo algo que no sea manga de Japón me resulta tedioso.

La forma de describir, los adjetivos utilizados e incluso las construcciones sintácticas me resultan extrañas.

Aparte de eso, este libro contiene varios relatos bastante duros sobre la guerra de clases a inicios del siglo XX. No deja títere con cabeza. Aunque el autor es comunista y está en contra de la clase burguesa capitalista, también pone de manifiesto las envidias, rencillas, asaltos que se dan entre la propia clase obrera.

Un libro muy interesante.

Stephen Walker: Beyond (2021, HarperCollins Canada, Limited)

“This remarkable account of the 1961 race into space is a thrilling piece of storytelling. …

Very enjoyable

This US review of the Soviet space race was very thorough. I especially enjoyed learning about figures like Korolev, who did so much to advance humanity’s journey into space.

It was shocking to learn how many sacrifices, and even inhumane choices, were made, all because of the Cold War. One can’t help but wonder where we would be today if we hadn’t needed such petty excuses to push humanity forward

reviewed Outies by Jennifer R. Pournelle (Moties, #3)

Jennifer R. Pournelle: Outies (Paperback, 2011, New Brookland Press)

Not as good as the first two ones

Content warning Spoilers ahead!

Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle: The gripping hand (1993, Pocket Books)

The sequel to Mote in Gods Eye, even better than it.

Not as good as the first one, but still good sci-fi

A sequel to a great novel, this one takes a different approach by exploring another faction of the aliens. It’s no longer a naval-style story. I enjoyed this one less.