Tag: review
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The Remains Of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro – A Book Review
I shouldn’t have enjoyed this book, yet I couldn’t put it down. The novel details a butler named Stevens nearing the end of his career. Part of the book revolves around Stevens driving across the countryside in order to reunite with a former fellow servant, Miss Kenton. He’d like to offer her a position ……
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Aquaman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
I happen to really dig Aquaman. Peter David’s unprecedented run on the title in the early ’90s won me over due to the sheer originality and complexity of character, and I’ve followed the character ever since. Of course, as he does with everything he touches, Geoff Johns returned Aquaman to his classic greatness while keeping…
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Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Wonder Woman is nothing if not a contradiction. She is warrior of peace, after all. She absolutely believes in truth and justice, yet she will fight to the death in pursuit of those things. This complexity of character, an attribute that has always accompanied Wonder Woman, came especially to the forefront during Brian Azzarello’s masterful time…
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The Flash: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic Book) Review
You may remember I went a little goo-goo for DC Universe: Rebirth #1. I’m very happy to say that The Flash: Rebirth #1 is a can’t-miss connection to that seminal issue. The first several pages establish Barry Allen’s character and background in case anyone is new to the title. But then Wally West appears exactly as it…
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Batman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
Now fully into the DC’s “Rebirth” movement, you just knew I’d have to check out Batman: Rebirth #1. I’ve been reading the collected editions of Scott Snyder’s masterful Batman run, so when I heard someone named Tom King was taking over the title, I honestly felt as though he probably would not live up to…
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Superman: Rebirth #1 – A (Comic) Book Review
As you can tell, I’m all in on DC’s “Rebirth” initiative. I actually went into the comic book shop again today — making it two weeks in a row — and bought THREE single issue comic books. It’s been well over ten years since that’s happened. The book I felt most excited to purchase? Superman:…
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – A Movie Review
I should explicitly state from the beginning that I am an unabashed Batman fanatic. I discovered him at the age of three and have loved every incarnation of him during the past thirty-six years. Furthermore, I’ve always leaned toward DC Comics, home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, etc. With all that being said, I…
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Arcadia by Iain Pears – A Book Review
Know from the onset that this is a book you will need to read twice. That’s not a bad thing, though. Arcadia is so full of plot, so rich in its complexities, so perfectly executed, that I actually look forward to reading it again! Describing Arcadia is no easy task. It takes place simultaneously in…
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Bats Of the Republic by Zachary Thomas Dodson – A Book Review
I should say from the outset that this book warrants a second read. I’ll explain why in a bit. If you’re a book lover like me, you need to own this work. Not because it’s a terrific story, but rather because it is so original in format. I often discuss with my friends the next steps…
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The Revenant by Michael Punke – A Book Review
No doubt you’ve heard quite a bit about the movie entitled The Revenant. Knowing it was based upon a book, I decided I’d try to read it before seeing the film. I am very glad I did. The Revenant is a story of revenge, pure and simple. It’s also mostly based upon a true story.…
