I'm still finishing this one. I only pick it up now and then between more enjoyable fiction. I used to be a non-fiction buff, prefering to read about history and alternative ideas over anything else.. but it can get tiring without some simple enjoyment thrown in. So far I like the ideas in this more so than the actual execution. But Knight does write some rather intriguing books.

For a book written about the future 70 years ago, many things touched upon are true today... well almost. Close enough for comfort anyway. Great imagination. I never thought it was that exciting a read, as I did think it interesting. Still, for anyone who hasn't read Brave New World, it's worth the effort. More use of psychotropics (soma).

Reasonable read. Nothing mind-blowing though. Still, Saul Bellow is one writer I intend to explore more, including Augie March, Herzog and Humboldt's Gift.

Great book. Except for a few elements like the mechanical dog, which remained a shadow in my mind, I quite enjoyed how it was a tale of a future, without being ridiculously or absurdly futuristic or far-fetched. Except for a few ideas, it could have been set in any time. Day to day life in a controlled world where people have grown silly and scared of opposing ideas and thought.

Enjoyable ride through a questionable time. I loved reading this book. The descriptions were lively. At the same time as not being as dark as I had anticipated, it got a little gruesome in parts. Magical and brilliantly absurd. Tis a classic book that I enjoyed muchly.

Great, easy and enjoyable read. There's nothing completely new here if you've already read American Scream by Cynthia True, but If you're a fan, read it. You won't be disappointed.

I find this world entirely engrossing and admirable. There's too much to go into to explain Castaneda, Don Juan, and the stories contained within, but if you're a different thinker, and like the ideas here, read, enjoy, discern, and make up your own mind.

Book 3. A few discrepancies between dates offered here and the first book. Makes you doubt the stories Castaneda is telling. Retraces a lot of what was covered in book 1, but more in depth, as Castaneda's purpose in the first was to write about the hallucinogenic properties in native plants, before becoming sucked into the life and apprenticeship with Don Juan to become a "Man of Knowledge".

A worthwhile introduction to Thomas Pynchon for me. Took me a few chapters to get the hang of his writing style and find his rhythm. Once I was well into it though it flowed easily and ejoyably. Being such a short read I found things I'd like explored more, including his wry humour. The Crying of Lot 49 is a good jumping on point for any interested party.

Wonderful and thought-provoking tale. I love the simplicity, but emotional depths of Hesse's writing.