A Second Genesis: A Review of Manuel de Pedrolo’s Mecanoscrit
A chilling silence hangs over the desolate landscape Two lone figures emerge, survivors of an apocalyptic event that has wiped out humanity This is the haunting premise of Manuel de […]
No Pasaran! El Videojuego: A Must-Read Review
No Pasaran! El Videojuego This gripping book, No Pasaran! El Videojuego, by Christine Lehmann, delves into the fascinating intersection of history, ideology, and gaming. It’s a must-read for anyone interested […]
Dive into Steinbeck’s “La Perla”: A Timeless Tale of Greed and Humanity
Dive into Steinbeck’s “La Perla”: A Timeless Tale of Greed and Humanity Kino, Juana, and their baby Coyotito live a simple life by the sea Their world, though humble, is […]
A Captivating Journey: A Review of Alice Sebold’s “Lucky”
Alice Sebold’s Lucky: A Memoir, published in 1999, is a harrowing yet ultimately triumphant account of Sebold’s rape and its aftermath. This deeply personal narrative explores the profound impact of […]
Dreaming in Cuban: A Captivating Tale of Family and Identity
Dreaming in Cuban: A Captivating Tale of Family and Identity Three generations of Cuban women, their intertwined destinies, and the evocative power of memory—this is the heart of Cristina Garcia’s […]
Fodor’s ’97: Is It Still the Go-To Guide for Orlando?
Fodor’s 97 Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Orlando (Fodor’s) Planning a trip to Orlando in 1997? You might have stumbled upon Fodor’s 97 Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and […]
A Crown of Worth: A Review of Robin McKinley’s The Hero and the Crown
A young princess, a neglected kingdom, and a dragon’s fire – these are the elements that forge the captivating tale of The Hero and the Crown. Penned by Robin McKinley, […]
A Sharp Blade: A Review of Robin McKinley’s “The Blue Sword”
Harry Crewe, a young woman thrust into an extraordinary destiny, that’s the heart of Robin McKinley’s “The Blue Sword”. Published in 1982, this captivating tale blends high fantasy with coming-of-age […]
Dive into Cherryh’s “The Dreaming Tree”: A Realm of Swords and Jewels Awaits!
Dive into Cherryh’s “The Dreaming Tree”: A Realm of Swords and Jewels Awaits! C.J. Cherryh’s captivating 1986 novel, _The Dreaming Tree: The Dreamstone, the Tree of Swords and Jewels_, continues […]
Breathed’s “Outland Collection”: A Hilarious Look at 80s Nostalgia?
Politically, Fashionably, and Aerodynamically Incorrect: The First Outland Collection Remember the ’80s? Big hair, shoulder pads, and a healthy dose of social commentary wrapped in a comic strip? Well, Berkeley […]