Tag: fiction
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman – A Book Review
Though very well written, I am afraid The Ocean at the End of the Lane did not entice me the way other Gaiman books have in the past. The plot involves a young boy who, after the death of his family’s tenant, meets a family of women at the end of a lane. Before long,…
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Prophet: Brothers by Brandon Grapham – A Book Review
As you may recall, I lauded the first volume of Prophet published by Image comics as a startlingly original, unpredictable, almost revolutionary work in that it went against the grain of most comic book conventions. In the first volume, we witnessed the rebirth of several John Prophets and followed their plights in unusually alien worlds. …
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In Regards To The Final Solution, My Apologies To Michael Chabon
I’ve deemed this summer one in which I will reread several books, and one of those book is in fact Michael Chabon’s The Final Solution. I originally read this novelette sometime in early 2006 and subsequently wrote a scathing review (found here). During the past seven years, I’ve remembered the book negatively and would not…
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Prophet: Remission – A Book Review
Because I’d heard such good things about the Prophet revitalization, I decided to check it out. I rarely read reviews before buying a book, mostly due to fear of spoilers, but because I wanted to be sure I spent my money well, I did just that this time around. The reviews were, like the word…
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On Lenore Vadenburgh and Breaking Writing Rules
In my latest Dr. Nekros story, “Diatribe and Divulgence,” we get to know Lenore Vadenburgh – Dr. Nekros’ mother. I won’t spoil too much about her if you haven’t yet read the story, but I wanted to clear a few things up that are already concerning some readers. Now, I’m no expert at writing –…
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – A Book Review
Every once in a while I’ll want to read a book due to its cover alone, and The Night Circus is one such book. I just love the red, black, and silver colors coupled with the silhouettes. Then, when I read the plot description on the back, it seemed all the more enticing. Morgenstern developed…
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Werewolves Of the Heartland by Bill Willingham – A Book Review
A stand-alone graphic novel from the Fables universe, Werewolves Of the Heartland features Bigby Wolf as he wanders across America looking for a new city to call home. He comes across Story City, and, as fate would have it, it bears an inextricable link to our favorite Fable. Regular readers of Fables know that Bigby…
