Maus = 5/5 Art Spiegelman's graphic novel treatment of the Holocaust is masterfully done, and I'm sorry it took me so long to read this duology/book; it was near-impossible to put down. Maus is a visual biography about Spiegelman's father's experiences as a Jew trying to survive the Holocaust in Poland. It mixes the biography … Continue reading Review: Maus
Review: 1984
1984 = 3/5 Although I've read 1984 twice before (at least a decade ago), I decided it was time to bring it out again as part of my reading list. I still find the world interesting and Orwell's bleak outlook a good, cautionary tale that still bears relevance to our world today, as evidenced by … Continue reading Review: 1984
Review: Star Wars – The Last Jedi (Episode VIII)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi : 4.5/5 Since I saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi four times in the first week it came out (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday), I figure I should probably review it. I will try to keep this review spoiler-free and am trying to focus on just my impressions of the film … Continue reading Review: Star Wars – The Last Jedi (Episode VIII)
Review: Blankets
Blankets = 4/5 An autobiographical story, Craig Thompson's graphic novel Blankets has been on my to-read list for a few years (found out about it in 2013, but it's been out since 2003). It's a memoir about a Midwestern guy struggling to figure himself out when he falls in love for the first time. The … Continue reading Review: Blankets
Review: The Feminist Geek Revolution
The Feminist Geek Revolution = 5/5. Kameron Hurley's writing in this 2016 essay collection is honest and blunt, but not gratuitously so--it's more of an honest, respectful conversation about her observations of the writing industry, geek/nerd culture, her own life, and social issues. Hurley's style is very engaging. For every essay (some of them have … Continue reading Review: The Feminist Geek Revolution
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