Thursday, February 28, 2019
Mini Manga Review: Fruits Basket Another
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Book Review: A Memory of Dragons by Annabel and Edgar Johnson
Title: A Memory of Dragons
Authors: Annabel and Edgar Johnson
Genre: 80's dystopian literature
Pages: 170
For as much emphasis put on it in the title, there are surprisingly few dragons in this book, sorry to disappoint. Instead you get a wonderfully written tale set in the present future. This book was written in the 1980's, looking into the future of the early 2000's. It is interesting to compare the world proposed in these pages with the one we have today.
General Setup: In trying to recover his lost memory Paul Killian stumbles into a world of espionage, double agents, and a stage set for war. The only problem is, he doesn't know which side he is on.
Characters: The cast of characters is sizable and varied, but not so large that it is impossible to keep track of everyone. As a main character, Paul is intriguing, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. I liked him, but at only 18 he does seem to be a bit more mature beyond his years than would warrant. This isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it is kind of strange when you think about it. I like Paul and all, but the Bucket of Bolts (Paul's bike) is the true MVP in this story!
Plot: For a spy book, things seem to move rather slowly. This isn't your standard high stake adrenaline rush, although some of that does come in the end. It takes Paul a little bit to figure out what exactly is going on. However, the slower pace allows the authors to explore some interesting sub plots, like the American Civil War and other character developments, as well as Paul rediscovering his own backstory. The prose of the book is really what won me over. The authors have a sense of expressing themselves in ways that are new and fresh, especially in their descriptions. If you have ever watched Orlan Rogers and heard some of his descriptions (For example: He had a head shaped like a vertical watermelon and the agility of a of a hammock....He was odd.) then you might have a sense of what I am talking about.
Ending: The last few chapters of Dragons are exciting and a bit more action-packed, with several plot points coming to resolution. There is a bit of confusion at the very end as to where the ending fits with the rest of the narrative (the book is written in various stages of retrospect, similar to Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley). Despite that, the end feels resolved and polished - there is even a title drop on the last page to bring things full-circle.
Other Media: The Johnsons have written other books, such as Prisoner of PSI and The Burning Glass. A lot of their work is set in the Denver area in Colorado, with a futuristic twist.
Things to Watch For: Deals with war and child abuse.
Authors: Annabel and Edgar Johnson
Genre: 80's dystopian literature
Pages: 170
For as much emphasis put on it in the title, there are surprisingly few dragons in this book, sorry to disappoint. Instead you get a wonderfully written tale set in the present future. This book was written in the 1980's, looking into the future of the early 2000's. It is interesting to compare the world proposed in these pages with the one we have today.
General Setup: In trying to recover his lost memory Paul Killian stumbles into a world of espionage, double agents, and a stage set for war. The only problem is, he doesn't know which side he is on.
Characters: The cast of characters is sizable and varied, but not so large that it is impossible to keep track of everyone. As a main character, Paul is intriguing, with a self-deprecating sense of humor. I liked him, but at only 18 he does seem to be a bit more mature beyond his years than would warrant. This isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it is kind of strange when you think about it. I like Paul and all, but the Bucket of Bolts (Paul's bike) is the true MVP in this story!
Plot: For a spy book, things seem to move rather slowly. This isn't your standard high stake adrenaline rush, although some of that does come in the end. It takes Paul a little bit to figure out what exactly is going on. However, the slower pace allows the authors to explore some interesting sub plots, like the American Civil War and other character developments, as well as Paul rediscovering his own backstory. The prose of the book is really what won me over. The authors have a sense of expressing themselves in ways that are new and fresh, especially in their descriptions. If you have ever watched Orlan Rogers and heard some of his descriptions (For example: He had a head shaped like a vertical watermelon and the agility of a of a hammock....He was odd.) then you might have a sense of what I am talking about.
Ending: The last few chapters of Dragons are exciting and a bit more action-packed, with several plot points coming to resolution. There is a bit of confusion at the very end as to where the ending fits with the rest of the narrative (the book is written in various stages of retrospect, similar to Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley). Despite that, the end feels resolved and polished - there is even a title drop on the last page to bring things full-circle.
Other Media: The Johnsons have written other books, such as Prisoner of PSI and The Burning Glass. A lot of their work is set in the Denver area in Colorado, with a futuristic twist.
Things to Watch For: Deals with war and child abuse.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Mini Manga Review: Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess vol. 3 & 4
I really enjoyed reading these volumes and I think they are a strong addition to the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess content. Listen in for more!
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