Category: Book Reviews
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Elevation by Stephen King – A Book Review
I can honestly say that nothing written by Stephen King has ever brought me to tears … until now. Elevation is a mere 146 pages, but don’t let the brevity of the book fool you. King does everything so perfectly in this novella that even one more page would have been unnecessary. Elevation is about…
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The Parade by Dave Eggers – A Book Review
A friend recommended The Parade to me. I initially hesitated because Dave Eggers is always a little hit or miss, but when I saw the length of the book, which is very short, I decided it was worth a shot. I flew through this book. Not only is it very short, it’s also written in…
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Exhalation by Ted Chiang – A Book Review
Ted Chiang has once again delivered a short story collection that is thought-provoking, prophetic, and–most importantly–fun to read. If you’re unfamiliar with Chiang, his writing is deeply rooted in science. I actually consider him something of a futurist in that most of his fiction will probably be fact tomorrow. In some cases, it already is!…
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Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy – A Graphic Novel Review
I’ve read a lot of Batman stories in my day, but I’ve never experienced anything quite like Batman: White Knight. Published under the DC: Black Label imprint aimed at more mature audiences, Batman: White Knight is a stand-alone collection that exists outside of regular Batman continuity. Because of this, anything can happen. Even so, for…
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Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
Star Wars: Master & Apprentice is a new book written by Claudia Gray. It features Qui-Gon Jinn and his relatively recently appointed Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi. As you’ve probably guessed, it takes place before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. I looked forward to reading this book for two reasons. The first is that Qui-Gon Jinn is…
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The Haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson – A Book Review
I picked up this thin book after enjoying the Netflix series. As I’m prone to do, I wanted to experience the source material. For those of you craving a more detailed version of the show, prepare to be disappointed. However, if you’re willing to accept The Haunting Of Hill House on its own merits, I…
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Acceptance (The Southern Reach Trilogy) by Jeff VanderMeer – A Book Review
I did it! I finally finished this series! Sorry. That’s not very eloquent. You’ll remember that I enjoyed the movie Annihilation, so I read the source material of the same name and found myself … less impressed. I let a bit of time pass by and then gave the second book–Authority–a chance. It also failed…
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Manifest Destiny: Fortis and Invisibilia by Dingess and Roberts – A Book Review
The Manifest Destiny series continues to be perfect for those who love the comic book genre but are not fans of super heroes. Now on its sixth volume, Manifest Destiny details a fictionalized account of Lewis and Clark as they explore America’s new west. Thomas Jefferson tasked them with this exploration, but the premise is that…
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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood – A Book Review
Probably like you, I grew intensely interested in this book after watching the first season of the Hulu adaptation. Though it’s been available since 1985, I regret to reveal that I only recently sat down and read it. As you no doubt suspect, it absolutely lives up to its reputation. My only disappointment lies in…
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