Robert J. Sawyer
Hardcover | Pages: 303 pages Rating: 3.81 | 2461 Users | 211 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Mindscan |
| ISBN: | 0765311070 (ISBN13: 9780765311078) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (2006) |
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Every time I read a Robert Sawyer book I always wonder the same thing: what kind of amazing novel would come out of a collaboration between Sawyer, who has great ideas about theme and plot, and another writer, who can write good characters and dialogue? Yes, Mindscan kept me reading: the premise is compelling and thought provoking. But like so many of Sawyer's novels, it's full of ham-handed author intrusion. The characters are so obviously loaded down with the pet peeves, knowledge and thoughts of the author, displaying them at every opportunity (and so many scenes seem to be contrived to create those opportunities) that it's distracting and I find it inhibits the development of emotional connection with his characters and his story. Yes, Mindscan is worth a read, however I can't help feeling cheated of the pleasure of reading the great novel it could have been had the characters been allowed to be themselves. And this is usually how I feel after finishing a Sawyer's book. On the other hand, regardless of that, I continue to read his work, so that says something.Be Specific About Regarding Books Mindscan
| Title | : | Mindscan |
| Author | : | Robert J. Sawyer |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 303 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2005 by Tor, Tom Doherty Assoc. (first published March 10th 2005) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Canada |
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Ratings: 3.81 From 2461 Users | 211 ReviewsAppraise Regarding Books Mindscan
I haven't read much of Sawyer's work, but what I have has always been very well written, and this is no exception. I found myself giving up on it after only a few chapters though, because of what to me is fatal flaw in the central concept he actually raises himself but then proceeds to ignore.The protagonist, who has a congenital condition which leaves him vulnerable to aneurysm, decides to take advantage of new technology which will scan his brain and enable his personality and memories to beGreat book from beginning to end. I love the ideas, I love the philosophical and religious questions raised, and I enjoyed the narrative style itself, though it was a bit jarring at times. I am sad to see this end, and I think the Epilogue feels a bit tacked on, but other than that, the journey is great.
This is the second Robert J. Sawyer book I've read and I have not figured out if I like his writing so much as I like the ideas he's writing about. The main concept in this book, mindscanning, is really something to wrap my mind around especially as I am a firm believer in my soul but having what I consider to be true or real challenged certainly made this book entertaining. I think I'll have a gander at some of his other novels that are available in my local library.
I have a 2005 signed first edition, which I acquired (and read) at the time. In fact, I have many books signed by Robert J. Sawyer as he and I are acquainted. Any review I write will be biased because I enjoy all of his work. If you are a newcomer to Sawyer's work, one of the best things about it is how he finds a way to bring philosophical and thought-provoking ideas into his writing. He always makes you think. Yet, at the same time, he writes in a very approachable way with good character
The subject matter of personhood is one close to my heart, and I grabbed this from Kindle the first time I saw it mentioned in one of my other books. Sawyer takes many of the philosophical thought experiments around the self and personhood, and writes them into a fairly cohesive plot, trying the case in a court of the mind. I enjoyed the read, but was perhaps, spoiled for this book by the philosophy I had read before my encounter with it.I like the subtle characters who allow the reader to
Every time I read a Robert Sawyer book I always wonder the same thing: what kind of amazing novel would come out of a collaboration between Sawyer, who has great ideas about theme and plot, and another writer, who can write good characters and dialogue? Yes, Mindscan kept me reading: the premise is compelling and thought provoking. But like so many of Sawyer's novels, it's full of ham-handed author intrusion. The characters are so obviously loaded down with the pet peeves, knowledge and thoughts
I received this book in one of my Blue Spider's Attic boxes. Now, I liked the concept when I read the back, but months went by and I kept putting it off in favor of others in my TBR pile. I put up a little free library (LFL) in front of my house. Several more months passed and still this book sat in my TBR pile. I finally decided enough was enough, and started a blind date with a book program for my LFL. I decided that I was never going to get around to reading this one, and I started making the
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