Review: The Nine

The study of history is a conversation that the present has with the past. History professors and hardcore historical hobbyists are probably saying, "Well, duh." But it's taken me a long time to understand how the present affects the past. The Nine by Gwen Strauss helped me view this conversation in a new way. Strauss … Continue reading Review: The Nine

Review: The Nine

Fantasy offers us a variety of takes on religion. From Martin’s Sparrows to Pratchett’s Omnians, religion add flavor and plausibility to a secondary world. It is a part of the human condition, and good fantasy treats it with same complexity as any other aspect of humanity. The worldbuilding that I appreciate does not pose faith … Continue reading Review: The Nine