Though a defining book for the Beat Generation, and later the counter-cultural movement, Kerouac's classic becomes a repetitive narrative about irredeThough a defining book for the Beat Generation, and later the counter-cultural movement, Kerouac's classic becomes a repetitive narrative about irredeemable characters (especially the frenetic/manic Dean Moriarty.)...more
Verne's race around the world, featuring the unflappable Phileas Fogg & his valet Passepartout, remains a great read, and a fast-paced adventure yarn Verne's race around the world, featuring the unflappable Phileas Fogg & his valet Passepartout, remains a great read, and a fast-paced adventure yarn even today. I enjoyed reading it at 16, and again at 52. Sometimes a good book remains a good book no matter your age....more
Very informative on the early days of the disability rights movement, on events such as the 504 it-in, and disability culture in general in the 1950s-Very informative on the early days of the disability rights movement, on events such as the 504 it-in, and disability culture in general in the 1950s-70s....more
I thought the first half and everything to do with the flashback chapters were very strong and engaging. However, most of the events happening in the I thought the first half and everything to do with the flashback chapters were very strong and engaging. However, most of the events happening in the present day were struggling to keep my attention and this book seriously could have used some editing to remove at least 100 pages from it. There is a solid story in there somewhere, though, and when it's good, it manages to be wonderfully charming....more
I loved the concept of this book (examining different public transportation systems in cities from around the world and talking about what they did riI loved the concept of this book (examining different public transportation systems in cities from around the world and talking about what they did right or wrong) and the execution of this idea was a joy to read. Part travelogue and partly a historical write-up on transportation, it was incredibly educational on the different cultural aspects to public transportation (i.e., why trains are such a massive deal in Japan or how Russians manage traffic in some of the most congested highways in the world). Really fascinating book overall....more
I was really impressed with how well Anderson was able to recreate the storytelling styles of Northern tradition. There were also some truly great momI was really impressed with how well Anderson was able to recreate the storytelling styles of Northern tradition. There were also some truly great moments of adventure and action in here. The story itself, however, was pretty weak and characters that should have been engaging and even tragic were being let down by different unnecessary plot elements....more
A very real and sincere look into someone's experience with disability, the artwork was phenomenal (I especially loved the unique color palette) and tA very real and sincere look into someone's experience with disability, the artwork was phenomenal (I especially loved the unique color palette) and the story and the characters always had me interested in how it would all turn out....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
An absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scAn absolute classic in the genre of science fiction, I re-read this series for the first time in a decade and am still blown away by the impressive scope of the visuals and of the storytelling on display. I do wish the ending was a bit stronger as the storytelling gets noticeably weaker compared to the tighter writing of the first 2/3 of the story. Still, a pretty solid read overall....more
Incredibly informative for both children and adults who have little knowledge on the Partition of India, this fictionalized account of the Partition tIncredibly informative for both children and adults who have little knowledge on the Partition of India, this fictionalized account of the Partition told from the POV of a young child weaves together an interesting and realistic tale of a family facing the horrors of forced relocation as refugees....more
I really liked this book's personal touch, how it not only examines Black representation through a broader scope but also looks at how specific Black I really liked this book's personal touch, how it not only examines Black representation through a broader scope but also looks at how specific Black representation impacted the author (in both a good and negative way). The author provides excellent insight into how Black representation in fantasy media has evolved even in the past 20 years....more
At first, I was really enjoying the different vignettes relating to the history of science fiction such as life experiences from Mary Shelley, H.G. WeAt first, I was really enjoying the different vignettes relating to the history of science fiction such as life experiences from Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, and other various novelists and short story writers from the late 19th century. I also appreciated that several lesser known writers were spotlighted. However, in the second half of the book, I found that the artwork was letting down the writing. While the earlier vignettes' artwork were vibrant with color and life, the second half is limited to being mainly famous authors sitting around a table and just talking to each other. Sadly, the artwork depicts exactly that and nothing more, losing a lot the the book's earlier energy....more
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