Since I've just recently hit a new milestone (11 published speculative fiction translations, with another 1 on the way!), I thought I'd highlight each of my published translations so far and why I love them. (I've also included the corresponding submission stats, for the curious.) Based on my statistics for these translations, it usually takes … Continue reading Milestone: 11 Published Translations!
Review: Jennifer Government
CW: Mass shooting Jennifer Government by Max Barry (2003) This was my third re-read of Jennifer Government—the first time was in 2003, while it still had the NEW sticker on it at the library, and the second was ca. 2013, after successfully tracking down "the sci-fi book with a green eye on the cover". Jennifer … Continue reading Review: Jennifer Government
Review: Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993) I've been meaning to read Parable of the Sower for about a decade — I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't know this book even existed until I heard it recommended multiple times across various panels at my first Balticon. Parable of the Sower is commonly recommended … Continue reading Review: Parable of the Sower
Review: Brave New World
Brave New World (by Aldous Huxley) = 4/5 Brave New World is set in a future where everyone is happy because they've been conditioned or programmed to be satisfied with their lot in life. I think that makes it a utopia? Anyway, the story follows a couple of different characters to provide insight on various … Continue reading Review: Brave New World
Review: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants by Frederik Pohl & C.M. Kornbluth = 4/5 The Space Merchants is a satire that follows the adventures of Mitch Courtney, a relatively well-off, self-centered copysmith working his way to the top of his corporation. His job is to create the best ads that will sell the most product to consumers and … Continue reading Review: The Space Merchants
Review: V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta (by Alan Moore & David Lloyd) = 4/5 V for Vendetta is a graphic novel set in a bleak near-future (to late 1980s) totalitarian British society that features extensive propaganda, ubiquitous surveillance, pervasive public corruption, no art or "culture", no non-whites or LGBTQ+ people, and concentration camps. It is not a happy … Continue reading Review: V for Vendetta
Review: Watchmen
Watchmen (Alan Moore) = 3/5 Watchmen is a graphic novel set in an alternate history and is about the adventures and backstories of superheroes well past their vigilante days (the government outlawed unauthorized superheroes). The narrative is presented through illustrated chapters (i.e., comic book serial narratives) accompanied by ephemera relating to the events or principal … Continue reading Review: Watchmen
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
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