Scan barcode
rolandosmedeiros's review against another edition
3.0
Um compilado de diversos contos indicados e/ ou vencedores do Hugo, Nebula e outras premiações, escritos pelo autor Terry Brison. (Irei resenhando os que pegar, sem ordem específica)
Press Ann — 2/5 (Indicado ao Hugo, Nebula, e Asimov)
Uma espécie de… realismo-mágico versão sci-fi, onde uma dupla de ficantes, prestes a assistir um filme, se deparam com um caixa-automático senciente, que começa a sugerir opções estranhas que vão além de Saldo, Saque e Depósito.
Por exemplo, em determinado momento o Caixa-eletrônico faz perguntas incisivas sobre o relacionamento de ambos, invade a conta de um deles para provar um ponto, e até participa e sugere diferentes abordagens, tentando salvar a menina de um relacionamento tosco.
A ideia é ótima, e o fato de nada ser explicado me agrada, pois são apenas seis páginas. No entanto, o desfecho é bem piegas e nada surpreendente. Fica no ar para caso escritores desejem fazer uma melhor e mais trabalhada incursão no tema.
Press Ann — 2/5 (Indicado ao Hugo, Nebula, e Asimov)
Uma espécie de… realismo-mágico versão sci-fi, onde uma dupla de ficantes, prestes a assistir um filme, se deparam com um caixa-automático senciente, que começa a sugerir opções estranhas que vão além de Saldo, Saque e Depósito.
Por exemplo, em determinado momento o Caixa-eletrônico faz perguntas incisivas sobre o relacionamento de ambos, invade a conta de um deles para provar um ponto, e até participa e sugere diferentes abordagens, tentando salvar a menina de um relacionamento tosco.
A ideia é ótima, e o fato de nada ser explicado me agrada, pois são apenas seis páginas. No entanto, o desfecho é bem piegas e nada surpreendente. Fica no ar para caso escritores desejem fazer uma melhor e mais trabalhada incursão no tema.
tonsu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
theonionboy's review against another edition
3.0
I just read the single short story "Bears Discover Fire", not the collection of short stories under the same title.
It was good, well developed in a few pages. Like all short stories, it doesn't really "go anywhere", but just creates a moment, an experience. I liked what this created.
It was good, well developed in a few pages. Like all short stories, it doesn't really "go anywhere", but just creates a moment, an experience. I liked what this created.
beardelzebub's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
hazel_heart's review against another edition
4.0
Felt like watching a new season of Love, Death + Robots. Some stories were better than others, up to personal preference ofc. Overall, I loved the journey.
sydneystein's review against another edition
4.0
Each of Bisson’s stories is the stuff of dreams: thoughtful and disarming, fantastical and vivid. I would recommend this collection to anyone who is looking to get out of their comfort zone.
inciminci's review against another edition
4.0
I can't believe I had never heard of Terry Bisson before! The author was recommended to me by a friend in the first place and having watched the short film "They're Made Out of Meat" (available on youtube) I just had to have more Bisson and found this audiobook. I have to say I had a wonderful 7+ hours listening to this and often laughed out loud. I love the underlying humor/satire in most his stories and he truly knows how to criticize present circumstances by showing their absurd dimensions and furthering them; such as in "By Permit Only", a discerning story about a dystopia where everything, even crimes such as gross environmental pollution, sexual assaults and battery are regulated and allowed by permit in order to attain a balanced and stable society.
I really enjoyed the rather super-short, interlude kind of stories such as "Partial People" or "Are There Any Questions?" but my absolute favorite is an emotional piece, "George", which is about a baby who is born with wings.
I will definitely try to read more Bisson in the future, really enjoyed the experience! Plus, all three narrators were simply great!
I really enjoyed the rather super-short, interlude kind of stories such as "Partial People" or "Are There Any Questions?" but my absolute favorite is an emotional piece, "George", which is about a baby who is born with wings.
I will definitely try to read more Bisson in the future, really enjoyed the experience! Plus, all three narrators were simply great!
remocpi's review against another edition
4.0
Tras leer They are made out of meat, vi que este otro relato del mismo autor sí tenía el Hugo y el Nebula, y a por él me he venido. Es un relato extraño; no es ciencia ficción tal y como la espero, y al mismo tiempo describe un mundo claramente anómalo, que intenta ser internamente coherente. El estilo de escritura del autor, que habla a través de un granjero del medio oeste americano de 61 años, es absolutamente maravilloso. Me ha encantado la historia a pesar de no saber exactamente a dónde me ha llevado.
Hay un corto basado en el relato que creo que captura perfectamente su espíritu.
Hay un corto basado en el relato que creo que captura perfectamente su espíritu.