The World According to Garp - 4/5 Stars I am trying to figure out books from the late 1970s and early 1980s, because it's like the first time that authors really wanted to dig into sexual politics in some ways that are interesting, definitely alarming, but also handled with a kind of lack of … [Read more]
Beautiful Writing Throughout, but the Last Quarter or So Left Me Unsatisfied
I haven’t read any of Sarah Waters’ works previously, though I did get about 20 pages into The Fingersmith before giving up as the language was just really difficult for me to get into (I have seen The Handmaiden a few times already anyways, and do love that movie a lot). But I watched the film … [Read more]
“Sci-fi about language”: a heady entry in a favorite subgenre
I have a niche interest in "sci-fi books about language" (give me all your recommendations!) and so this one came my way. China Miéville is a pretty highbrow author, and this is a pretty literary SF book. It is pretty focused on its own theoretical linguistics and the xenology behind language. It … [Read more]
100% True to the Spirit of the Show
While I wouldn't say I'm a "Marshmallow" per se, I do like the Veronica Mars tv series. The first season is one of my all-time favorite seasons of a show. I didn't enjoy number two as much for spoilery reasons but it wasn't bad and the third season is better than it's reputation. The movie is fun. … [Read more]