LAST NIGHT I FINISHED Peter Hamilton’s Pandora’s Star, which was recommended by many readers. I thought it was pretty good: It’s got AIs, wormholes, interesting aliens, conspiracies, rejuvenation politics, and more all mixed together with interesting characters and events. My main complaint is that Hamilton’s future looks too much like the present, given all the exotic technologies that he sweeps into the mix, but that’s the difference between science fiction and prognostication.

Anyway, I liked it enough that I immediately preordered the sequel, which is probably the best indication. What’s sad is how long it took me to finish the book — a measure of just how busy I am with writing, instead of reading for pleasure, alas.

Hey, it’s not like I have a real life or anything! Just a book with a November deadline.