Binti by Nnedi Okorafor is another Tor.com novella that I bought some time ago but am only recently reading. Like The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, Tor.com procured and produced an excellent story. Ms. Okorafor's tale of a Himba girl's travel into space is fantastic. I loved Binti, and lucky for me, there's two more novellas … Continue reading Review: Binti
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Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
In the fantasies that I read, the caravan guards are rarely given more than a fighter's role. In Kai Ashante Wilson's Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, the focus is the caravan guards and the two special men among them. The novella succeeds on the relationships between this men. To review Sorcerer of the Wildeeps properly, I … Continue reading Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
Go See Black Panther
I saw Black Panther this past weekend. I have a lot of thoughts about it, but due to deadlines, I don't have the time to write up those thoughts. In short, go see Black Panther. Visually, it was fantastic. The action, the character development, everything worked well together. The story wasn't groundbreaking, but it worked. … Continue reading Go See Black Panther
Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast
Friends of mine have entered the podcast world. They're men looking to make changes in their life, and part of their process and their goals is podcasting. There are four episodes available, and their goal is one per week. I've enjoyed the ones I've listened to so far. I highly recommend you check them out. … Continue reading Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast
Review: The World Awakening
The World Awakening is a satisfying conclusion to the Gateways to Alissia trilogy. I’m sad to see it go but had fun while in country. Highly recommended.
Review: I Hate Fairyland 1 – 16
Cutest killing machine goes through a beautiful land of fairy to make us laugh and cringe. Highly recommended.
Review: The Gone World
Some novels take their time to build; some start with a sprint and keep going from there. The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch falls in the second category. The prologue packs a ton of ideas and hooked me immediately. It set a very high standard that the rest of the book surpassed. Mr. Sweterlitsch mixed … Continue reading Review: The Gone World
Review: The Ballad of Black Tom
Fiction at its best lets us experience a life different than our own. It expands our perspective and allows us to practice empathy. If we're mindful, we can learn about the marginalized, about the oppressed, and about those who struggle daily to survive. A good story can show us the survival mechanisms that others need … Continue reading Review: The Ballad of Black Tom
Review: Conjuring the Universe
Why do the laws of physics exist? Our universe is not a place of chaos and lawlessness. It and everything within it follow strict rules that shape the universe into a place where we can exist. For some, this indicates a creator, who set everything in motion for us. For other like Peter Atkins, there … Continue reading Review: Conjuring the Universe
Review: The Future of Humanity
Science fiction often sends humanity off planet and out into the universe. Have you ever wondered how as a species humans accomplish this? If the answer is yes, then physicist Michio Kaku has written the book for you.