Year: 2024
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II is unflinching and unwavering in its portrayal and indictment of the evil Japan wrought on Nanking, China.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Movie Review)
I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a tribute to Whitney Houston, showing her at her best and worst and revealing just how much we miss her.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
The end is heartbreaking. If politics is involved, someone has to pay the price, and Oppenheimer has to pay the price here.
Duma Key by Stephen King
While this novel may not be as frightening as Pet Sematary, the absence of genuinely spine-tingling moments is justified
Movie Review: Barbie (2023)
Given all the losses Warner Bros. has been taking thanks to their DC movies, Barbie is a massive win for them.
Exploring Character Introduction in Novels: Blood Scion, Beasts of No Nation, and The Poppy War
My primary issue with Blood Scion revolves around its strong focus on outlining the protagonist’s dire circumstances right from the first page.
Are You a Book Snob?
Reading tastes are as unique as our DNA makeup. No two readers enjoy the exact same thing. And, of course, no reader truly enjoys everything.
The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time #5) by Robert Jordan
The story moves along at a much slower pace than the preceding instalments, switching from plot-based to character-based.
Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka
Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
The novel follows Alan, an American salesman who is sent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to close a deal, a deal that his future likely depends on.
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) by James Islington
The Will of the Many locks you in a vice-like grip and forces you to focus on the story at the cost of your life until the very end
Seeds of War (The Smokesmiths #1) by João F. Silva
Seeds of War is a must-read for any reader of epic fantasy who loves character-based stories with superb worlds and clearly defined magic systems.
Ash and Bones (City of Sacrifice #2) by Michael R. Fletcher
It tells of what happens when mortals put their fates in the hands of immortals, allowing themselves to be unquestioningly led on in the name of faith
Forged by Blood (Tainted Blood Duology #1) by Ehigbor Okosun
From the first page, we’re not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.
Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu
With the bad blood already in place in Legend, it would be interesting to see how it develops further in the next book.
Empire of Silence (Sun Eater #1) by Christopher Ruocchio
Empire of Silence tells of the travails of one Hadrian Marlowe as he grows up the son of an archon in his home world, Delos, and escapes life laid out for him by his lord father.
Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of The Fallen #5) by Steven Erikson
The story delves into deeper facets of the human condition, unearthing layers of hypocrisy, greed, and jealousy within its diverse characters.
Movie Review: Jagunjagun (The Warrior)
Set in the epic times before the advent of civilization and Western education, Jagunjagun is a story of valour, heroism, villainy and love.
