Perlkönig

The books I read, the music I listen to, and the games I play

“How I Killed Pluto” by Mike Brown

Rating: 2/3. Very informative account of how Pluto was eventually demoted and why. The only problem is the book is padded by about half with extraneous and distracting very personal details about Dr. Brown himself. If you’re the type of person that likes a little autobiography mixed in with your journalism, then this book is right up your alley. If not, it’s still a very worthy read, but be prepared to squirm a little.

“Against a Dark Background” by Iain M. Banks

  Well I’m afraid this is it for me and Iain M. Banks. It’s so frustrating! The first two thirds were the best I’ve read of him yet. I loved the characters, the humour was effective, and the action was awesome. He uses flashbacks very effectively to reveal at just the right moment a character’s [...]

“Almost Christian” by Kenda Creasy Dean

  I’ve been holding off writing this review so I could let the book percolate a bit in my head. Regardless of where you might stand theologically, the debate/struggle/discussion this book represents is, in my opinion, vital. I happen to believe strongly in the reality of God, Jesus Christ, and all that that entails. So [...]

“Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Drilling and Production” by Norman J. Hyne

In my new job I edit materials surrounding the regulation of natural resource production in Alberta. While I have a background in science in general, oil and gas is not something I’ve had lots of experience with. Fortunately this book was sitting on my desk. The book is exactly what it says it is. It [...]

“State of the Art” by Iain M. Banks

  Well this book is more of a novella. It’s grouped with a number of short stories, not of all of which take place in the Culture universe. They do sort of belong together, though. The main story “The State of the Art” is a recounting of the Culture’s encounter with Earth.While I wish Banks [...]

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  • Who am I?

    My name is Aaron Dalton. See the "About Me" link for more information. The name Perlkönig is a combination of my favourite programming language (Perl) and the title of one of Franz Schubert's most famous lied (Erlkönig).

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