I’ve long said that Harry Potter as a series is about the very best of a generation of young people… and the way all the adults in their lives systemically fail them. The Casual Vacancy is… well. It’s darker and more honest and more painful, and it’s not just the adults who suck: it’s teens failing one
What I’m not reading: The Child Thief
Lollerskates! A blog about narrative faults in Twilight. I finished The Child Thief, and marveled at the lack of research into American history, city life, and military and poverty culture. Basically, this retelling of Peter Pan features Peter as a child thief, luring children into Avalon/Faerie to fight in its defense. The plot-holes include Sekeu’s appearance (she’s
A Dance with Dragons — SPOILERS AHOY!
What I’m NOT Reading: The Looking Glass War
I was really looking forward to this book, but ultimately found that the tight timeline (necessary to avoid having an adult female princess!!!!!111!) stretched my credulity too far. Here’s my breaking point. He put an arm around Alyss’ waist and moved with her in gentle circles. He had never touched the princess before — not
What I’m NOT Reading: Torrodil
Jesus Christ. Okay, here’s the book description: Consigned at birth to society’s scrapheap, the closest Anna Gray has gotten to adventure is an outbreak of Black Pox. But when the enemy lays waste to her village, Anna unleashes a terrible power – one that teems beneath her skin, inviting her to tear apart the earth
Reviews in Brief: Size 12 is Not Fat, Territory, Rune of Unmaking
What I’m NOT Reading: The Delilah Complex
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