Tag: literature
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Peter & Max: A Fables Novel by Bill Willingham – A Book Review
In many cases, novelists have difficulty making the jump to comic book writing just as comic book writers and screenwriters may have a rough time adapting to pure prose writing. I’m happy to report that Bill Willingham not only made the jump to prose writing well, but he exceeded my already lofty expectations. Okay, I’d…
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Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger – A Book Review
With The Time Traveler’s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger delivered a complex, captivating, and perfectly orchestrated plot with rich, rounded characters who demanded the reader’s interest. The Time Traveler’s Wife is one of my all-time favorites and I recommend it to anyone looking for a great read. It is because of my love for The Time Traveler’s…
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Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon – A Book Review
With Await Your Reply, Dan Chaon has created a mesmerizing novel that keeps the reader guessing from one page to the next. I’d always considered Chaon a “literary” author, but with Await You Reply, he expertly delves into “genre,” delivering a suspenseful mystery that endlessly satisfies. Chaon raises intriguing questions about identity, and also provides…
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The Affinity Bridge by George Mann – A Book Review
George Mann has written an original novel utilizing two dynamic characters while blending science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres in Victorian England. But, even as these elements add up to a highly entertaining work, it is not without faults. The Affinity Bridge features Sir Maurice Newbury, an agent of Queen Victoria, and his newly hired…
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Man In the Dark by Paul Auster – A Book Review
Like so many other Paul Auster works of late, Man In the Dark is a story taking place within another story. The basic premise is that an old man can’t sleep at night, and so he tells himself stories in order to pass the time. Auster flashes between the reality of the old man and…
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