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Book Review: "Chlorine" by Jade Song
“They were both heavier than I remembered, as if their sadness had materialized into solid weights onto their shoulders, but it is true that what humans call intergenerational trauma has always been heavy, sinking to the gloomy abyss of repressed memory to be mined for so-called wisdom later. I was newly aware my parents were people who carried their burdens on their bodies rather than within themselves—this was my doomed inheritance.”- Chlorine by Jade Song
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon Series Review (Season 2)
Spinning off from its wildly popular predecessor, House of the Dragon marked a return to medieval politics in 2022. It was successful in revitalising George R.R. Martin’s fiction on the small screen. Two years later and the highly anticipated second chapter has arrived. It’s generally well made, but falls short of the stellar debut.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Wednesday's Child" by Yiyun Li
She wished that nature had installed a different system for people to choose their genealogy - not by their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents but by the books they read, a genealogy that could be deliberately, purposefully and revocably created and maintained...- Wednesday's Child by Yiyun Li
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Red Hood: The Hill #6 - The Climactic Finale in the Hill
Jason Todd's journey in "Red Hood: The Hill" has been a rollercoaster of challenges and dangers. Since he settled in the Hill neighborhood, Todd, as the vigilante Red Hood, has faced an endless series of madmen, megalomaniacs, and monsters. Now, the series reaches its thrilling conclusion with the sixth issue, promising a climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "O Caledonia" by Elspeth Barker
How many times has someone told you that they 'read the cover and it said that the writing is like (insert iconic author's name here)' and that's why they bought the book. I will say here and now that if I read 'the writing is like that of Shirley Jackson' then I'm buying the damn book. There are many authors who claim to have been inspired by Shirley Jackson, but there are also many who cannot capture her mischievious darkness and almost haunting playfulness (see: when Luke starts singing to Theo in 'The Haunting of Hill House'). I think that this book captures the more devilish and dark comedy side of Shirley Jackson perfectly - it's almost folkish.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
"The Epic Conclusion of Blood Hunt: The End of the Hunt and Its Impact on the Marvel Universe"
The Blood Hunt series from Marvel is reaching its climax with the release of its fifth issue, and fans are eagerly anticipating how the tumultuous events and intricate plotlines will unfold. Since its debut, the saga has captured attention with its tension-filled, action-packed, and twist-laden narrative. Now, with issue 5, it's time to analyze how the saga wraps up with a conclusion that promises to significantly impact the Marvel Universe.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Geeks
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Carson McCullers was only twenty-three years' old when she wrote and published her book The Heart is a Lonely Hunter in 1940. Due to its immediate critical acclaim, it began to be read all over the United States and elsewhere. Honest, deeply psychological and compassionate in its portrayal of marginalised characters - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter is not only still widely read today but is also considered to be Carson McCullers' magnum opus. Set in the south during the Great Depression, the novel reflects on socio-economic struggles whilst also commenting on the extreme humanity of the characters directly impacted by it. Loneliness and depression pervade the text, but most of all we have a deep, moving sense of love and friendship only equalled by the characters in a Steinbeck novel.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Mongrel" by Hanako Footman
“She wasn't yellow. She was golden.”- Mongrel by Hanako Footman I am going to be perfectly honest with you when I say this: as I write this it is early some morning, so early the world is still asleep. I have found this for a good price on my Kindle and yet, I am stunned by the fact I have never heard of neither book nor author in my life. This book was so intriguing that I was genuinely surprised that this author had never passed my radar. Let's just say that if you like to read about many different characters at a time of great change in their lives with the addition of it being Japanese Contemporary Fiction - then this book is clearly for you.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "A Lesson in Cruelty" by Harriet Tyce
In and amongst looking for Prime Day offers on hairspray and deodrant, I came across my recommendations yet again and this bright green book popped up. Apart from the fact it is difficult enough to find a book looking so luminous, it was even less expected to find the Kindle version for such a reasonable price. The title was twisted enough, I could not make head or tale of it from the outset of the book and eventually, I started thinking about the characters more and who might be lying about things. I can tell you now, I honestly did not see that one coming. You might think you've guessed it about three quarters of the way through the book but you are so completely wrong it's unreal.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
GalaxyCon 2024
Once again, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for me. It’s the season of the Con, Galaxy Con that is. On Sunday, July 28th I went to GalaxyCon for the fourth time since 2019 and I have to say this was definitely the craziest year I’ve ever went.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Geeks
