heathersbike's review against another edition
This was quite marvelous. Will be seeking out more by David Brin.
wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
2.0
The Practice Effect had an interesting premise, but shortly after we find out what it actually is the story ended for me. I didn't connect to characters, I didn't get engaged in the plot, and I essentially was bored. Great idea, bad execution.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
A re-read of an old favorite. A silly book but not quite as silly as I remembered. And a memorable book. The main idea of this book is one that became part of our parenting language, even if it was a misuse of the concept. There are some abrupt changes. And this one has one of Brin's best endings which is damning with faint praise - I don't think I appreciated the ending as much up front. Basically this book is a wish-fulfilling science fantasy with almost there somewhat interesting side characters. But I remembered this book way to well to give it a fair review. It was an enjoyable re-read.
selinadragonair's review against another edition
3.0
Quite an oldfashioned story with an interesting premise.
philroyhinds's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read, but there was a pretty good amount of exposition that I didn’t need. There was also so much potential for a better ending, but it didn’t really deliver.
Still a good, light story that I recommend if you need a break from heavy stuff.
Still a good, light story that I recommend if you need a break from heavy stuff.
grimhand's review against another edition
3.0
A book I once loved - 5 star review! - has not aged well. The central premise, the “practice effect” of the title, is still fun and engaging but the characters and plotting are very 1970s (the book was published in 1984).
dennerys's review against another edition
4.0
Tolle Charaktere. Tolle Story. Und dann kam das Ende -.-
cwebb's review against another edition
5.0
Dennis Nuel gets stranded on another world - where cause and effect aren't that straightforward. So... he becomes a wizard.
This was a very fun read. Right up my alley.
This was a very fun read. Right up my alley.