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Book Review: "Weirdo" by Sara Pascoe
I know what you're thinking: this is comedy and I've been reading her reviews for a while now, she isn't someone who usually finds comedy funny. And I regret to inform you that you are absolutely right. Despite being in two minds about this book, calling it 'laugh out loud funny' was not really on my radar though it popped up sporadically in various reviews. A book that I only really bought because I was trying to be adventurous with my reading choices turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. Don't get me wrong though, I'm going to try again, experimenting with different genres. But I really don't think this book was for me.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck
To be perfectly honest with you the summary of this book on Amazon sounded really interesting and pretty different to anything I would usually request in my literature. It was cheap on Kindle and a perfect addition to my reading of books and authors I have never even heard of for the week. However, I do have to say that this book does not come without its flaws and though it starts off very interesting, intriguing and heartfelt, it goes on for a bit in this same style until it becomes very repetitive. The over-romanticisation of terminal illness (at least that's what I think the metaphor was) is not really my cup of tea but here we go anyways!
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Alternatives" by Caoilinn Hughes
I never thought I would pick up a book that teetered on the realism marker in a way that David Foster Wallace does. We all have to be thankful that the writing is not the same as his, but it does have the same 'real-but-couldn't-be-real' quality. I found this book whilst exploring the depths of 'customers who bought this also bought' on my Kindle, and literally just kept clicking through until I came across something I had never heard of. That's where we come to a book called 'The Alternatives'. I think the title really does say it all about the realism portrayed by the book - maybe it iself is 'alternative' in its ideas about reality.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "This House of Grief" by Helen Garner
Helen Garner's "This House of Grief" is a true crime narrative that delves deep into the dark heart of a real-life tragedy. Before picking up this book, I had only heard of the case through the popular true crime podcast "CaseFile." The podcast episode gave me a chilling overview of the events, but Garner’s book brings a whole new depth to the story, providing an intimate look at the people involved and the emotional aftermath of the tragedy.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Seize the Day by Saul Bellow
Before it was published in his collection Seize the Day with Three Short Stories in 1956, it was published earlier the same year in The Partisan Review as a serial, helping Saul Bellow to generate interest from a literary audience. Set mostly in the 1940s, it is one of Sail Bellow's most well-known and widely read novels to this day. Seize the Day wit Three Short Stories was initially published by Viking Press and the novella on its own has since been published by many different companies including the Penguin Modern Classics collection which has, arguably, made it more famous than ever.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Being and Nothingness" by Jean-Paul Sartre
I've been meaning to read the whole thing for a long time. Back when I was studying my Master's Degree, I read about a chapter or so of this book and I'm not going to lie to you, though it was compelling, I didn't feel like I was understanding exactly what it had to offer in the way of deeper meaning. I struggled a little with the chapter and so, as I do, I thought I would wait a bit before tackling the whole book. I tried it a couple of days ago and honestly, I was surprised at how much I had to use secondary sources. It doesn't sound like me reading Sartre to use so many secondary sources to read the book but, here we go.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Blue-Eyed Samurai: A Critical Exploration
Blue-Eyed Samurai, an anime series that offers a compelling narrative that explores the complex interplay between vengeance, identity, and the human psyche. Set in Edo-period Japan, the series follows Mizu, a biracial swordswoman born with blue eyes, an anomaly in a society that values purity and conformity. The story is a relentless pursuit of revenge against those who have wronged Mizu, but beneath the surface, it is a profound exploration of what it means to be human in a world that dehumanizes those who do not fit its rigid norms.
By Umama Zahir 2 years ago in Geeks
Green Lantern #14: The Hero's Rebirth and the Rise of the Shadow Lanterns
DC Comics has always known how to captivate its fans with stories full of action, emotion, and unexpected twists. And the latest issue, Green Lantern #14, is no exception. In this chapter, Hal Jordan, the iconic Green Lantern, finds himself in a desperate situation, forced to wield the weapons of the DC Universe’s greatest villains to escape Amanda Waller's grasp. At the same time, the mysterious Shadow Lanterns rise, and Carol Ferris's journey of self-discovery promises to elevate the story’s intensity even further.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Angela Carter's Book of Wayward Girls and Wicked Women" by Angela Carter et al
Angela Carter is one of the great writers of the 20th century whom I believe, is highly underrated. Someone I used to work with noted that 'The Bloody Chamber' was her favourite book of all time and honestly, though it is not mine, I can definitely understand why. Known for her rich, descriptive prose and feminist themes alongside her folklorish concepts, Angela Carter is perhaps best known for her works on fairy tale-based horror. Whilst she lived in Japan, she was influenced to write her dark 'The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman' and ultimately, she would write another set of stories called 'Wise Children'.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Venom War: The Dark Return of Spider-Man in "Venom War: Spider-Man (2024) #1"
Marvel Comics has just released the highly anticipated first issue of "Venom War: Spider-Man (2024) #1," and fans of the Spider-Man universe have much to celebrate. Peter Parker's return to the black suit is a monumental moment, not just for the character but also for the readers who have followed his journey for decades. With writing by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, and the stunning art of Greg Land, this new arc promises to redefine the relationship between Peter Parker and the symbiote, bringing to light emotional and moral questions that have long lingered over the character.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
