Steelheart

William Corey Dietz is a science fiction author who may not be as popular as the other luminaries in the Sci-Fi genre. However his storytelling skills are comparable to those of at least Arthur C. Clarke's and dare I say pretty close to Asimov's.

This is one author whose books I will keep an eye out for as I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of writing, characterization and conflicts in this interesting tale.

The novel is set in the year 2176 on a planet called Zuul. There are humans, androids as well as species indigenous to Zuul.

What I liked about this book is the way that Dietz writes about androids with emotions and feelings similar to those of humans.

The ideas in this book are pretty unique and if I may say it - very original, which in my opinion, is a rarity in the Sci-Fi universe.

Have you ever read of a sentient satellite orbiting a planet for ages yet contemplating suicide because of loneliness? I hadn't before reading this book

An very good read if you are a sci-fi fan, however the last 30 pages were a bit of a disappointment considering the cohesiveness of the rest of the book.

Check it out

My rating - 4 out of 5

The Partner- Grisham

Another Grisham masterpiece to be savoured. Even though the protagonist - Patrick Lanigan is a lawyer, he has been hiding under another name in Brazil for the last four years for reasons which will become clear as you delve deeper into the book.

At the crux is a huge sum of money which disappeared when he was a Partner at a small legal firm in Biloxi, Mississippi having serious political backing.

The action seamlessly shifts from exotic locales like Brazil, the Bahamas, Europe and various hubs of activity in the US.

Grisham showcases his excellent storytelling capabilities throughout the book and one is compelled to read on. I read the book at one go after dinner and ended up sleeping a couple of hours past my bedtime.

As one goes deeper into the book, it becomes apparent pretty quickly that there are quite a few crooked characters out for revenge against Lanigan and it is pretty intriguing to read about how Lanigan has forseen almost all possibilities.

A fabulous read, highly recommended. Look out for for the twist in the end.

My rating - 4.5 out of 5