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A review by flightyzeus
The Forward Collection by Blake Crouch
4.0
To sum up the collection, it feels at home in the Black Mirror universe. Featured some authors I'm already a fan of, and sparked an interest in new ones, which is pretty much what you want from a short story collection such as this.
Ark 4/5
I like books where people have really specific interests (like Orchids) and I can learn random facts I didn't know before. I also like well told, immersive short stories from authors I hadn't read previously, and therefore can add several new items to my TBR pile.
Summer Frost 4/5
Some fast paced, Ex Machina-Westworldy vibes. I really love Blake Crouch's writing (even if some of the tech jargon goes past my realm of understanding). I enjoyed this tale, and felt it worked well within its short story parameters. We still got to know the main character, and despite the fact it felt doomed from the start, the ending still was unexpected and well played out.
Emergency Skin 3.5/5
Reminded me a lot of Sylvain Neuvels Themis Files. It was good, would be interesting to see more of the world(s). I did feel like it took me longer to get to grips with the storyline than previous stories.
You Have Arrived at Your Destination 3/5
I enjoyed the reels of "Daniels" and the premise was compelling enough, but I felt like something was lacking, and I can't put my finger on what.
The Last Conversation 3.5/5
Already a big fan of Paul Tremblay and wasn't disappointed. Full of intrigue, with not a lot given away. I do think I needed a little more revealed to enjoy it fully, but ultimately it was a decent and very suspenseful story. Interesting timing to read of a worldwide pandemic also, ahem..
Randomize 2/5
I think this just wasn't my thing.. Heavy on the quantum computing talk, and I wasn't overly invested in the outcome for any of the characters.
Ark 4/5
I like books where people have really specific interests (like Orchids) and I can learn random facts I didn't know before. I also like well told, immersive short stories from authors I hadn't read previously, and therefore can add several new items to my TBR pile.
Summer Frost 4/5
Some fast paced, Ex Machina-Westworldy vibes. I really love Blake Crouch's writing (even if some of the tech jargon goes past my realm of understanding). I enjoyed this tale, and felt it worked well within its short story parameters. We still got to know the main character, and despite the fact it felt doomed from the start, the ending still was unexpected and well played out.
Emergency Skin 3.5/5
Reminded me a lot of Sylvain Neuvels Themis Files. It was good, would be interesting to see more of the world(s). I did feel like it took me longer to get to grips with the storyline than previous stories.
You Have Arrived at Your Destination 3/5
I enjoyed the reels of "Daniels" and the premise was compelling enough, but I felt like something was lacking, and I can't put my finger on what.
The Last Conversation 3.5/5
Already a big fan of Paul Tremblay and wasn't disappointed. Full of intrigue, with not a lot given away. I do think I needed a little more revealed to enjoy it fully, but ultimately it was a decent and very suspenseful story. Interesting timing to read of a worldwide pandemic also, ahem..
Randomize 2/5
I think this just wasn't my thing.. Heavy on the quantum computing talk, and I wasn't overly invested in the outcome for any of the characters.