Tag: books
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Black Hammer – A Book Review
The cover to this book really threw me off. I thought it was going to be some kind of a dark magic or horror book. And though it’s got elements of both, it’s not at all what I expected. Black Hammer: Secret Origins is about a group of super heroes who have been transported to…
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Doctor Aphra: Remastered (Volume 3) – A Book Review
I still maintain that Doctor Aphra is one of the greatest additions to the Star Wars mythology in recent years, but this volume confirms my fear about the character–she cannot solely carry her own title. This installment tries to spice things up a bit by making Doctor Aphra beholden to Triple-Zero, the murderous entity in…
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Saints by Gene Luen Yang – A Book Review
I recently wrote a review of Gene Luen Yang’s Boxers, and this book, Saints, is a companion piece. In fact, it’s more than just a companion piece — it’s a conclusion. In Boxers, there’s a moment where the main character, Bao, sees a young girl close to his own age. He believes she looks like…
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Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings – A Book Review
You may remember that my wife and I very much enjoyed Killing Eve, which aired on BBC America. As is my habit, I had to go check out the source material, which turned out to be a novel entitled Codename Villanelle. Written by Luke Jennings, this fast-paced, brisk thriller served as the basis for the…
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The Beach by Alex Garland – A Book Review
Yes, it’s true, I’m reviewing a book that’s been on the market for over twenty years. The truth is, I’ve grown to greatly appreciate Garland’s film directing and wanted to check out his written work. The Beach, which you may remember was a film released back in 2000 which starred Leonardo DiCaprio, was based upon…
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