I’d like to claim I’m always spot on when reviewing these short stories, but it’s clear with this next video that I’m a long way off on some of them, today’s story being a perfect example. I suppose that’s the beauty of reading-we all come away with something different, but in this case I’ve come away with a new nightmare!
I’m squeaking this video in at the last minute here, which is probably a sign of things to come as Christmas draws nearer. But doesn’t the tree look so nice, all lit up as it gets darker outside? One of the few benefits of not recording this video earlier in the day I suppose. Anyway,…
I realize I keep stating that I’m reviewing books I don’t typically read, but this is yet another case of that happening. I have the CBC Homestretch to thank for pushing me out of my comfort-reading zone, and what an adventure this has been! I had to stop and start Guy Gavriel Kay‘s latest Children…
BuzzFeed, you have done it again!!! You’ve taken two of my most favourite things-books and cats-and mashed them together to create a wonderful list of literary pun names for cats. Why is this important you may ask? I counter that question with another question-how is this NOT important? I’m not sure if I’m focused on…
So it’s funny that I’m writing this review today, of all days. Mainly because I was lucky enough to meet the author of Teardown, Clea Young this week for the very first time. But I’ve spoken to Clea many times in the past, we’ve shared many laughs together, as well as many frustrations, but Monday night…
I’m getting to that point in my bookworm years when I completely forget if I’ve read a particular author before. I was sure that Care Of by Ivan Coyote was my first book of theirs (they go by the plural pronoun fyi) but according to this very old blog post, I’ve read and loved Coyote’s…
My Dad is coming to visit me here in a few weeks, which always makes me a bit nostalgic for my childhood. Living far apart from my family is hard, so when I have people come to visit, it inevitably brings back memories that I’d forgotten since I moved away from home. Other than relying…
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Woohoo! I’ve actually heard of Ken Liu! First one! Truthfully, I haven’t enjoyed the stories of his I’ve read much, but he’s a great translator who’s brought some excellent Chinese stories to the English-speaking market. I should say, I haven’t enjoyed his stories because they’re not my style – I do think he’s very good at what he does though. (But I do think an author should be able to get his point across on the page even in a short story, and readers shouldn’t have to look for extra info… )
yes yes, I totally see what you mean. This was me just not being able to get over the whole ‘not being able to read’ thing, entirely my fault indeed. I’m not a big science fiction fan either, but I still haven’t heard of him! (hrmph).
You were getting into literary theory there at the end, Anne! In grad school I took a class in literary interpretation, and one theory is about reading an author’s bio and history in order to understand where they are coming from in terms of their experiences, the contemporary history, their economic situation, etc. to understand the story. If course, there is a whole camp that completely disagrees with that.
I was never good at literary theory, which is why my Marks in my English literature degrees were low haha