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ish-i-ness reviewed Faraway World by Patricia Engel
Review of 'Faraway World' on 'Goodreads'
I don’t know who this book is for. These are all stories you would already know if you’ve been paying attention. There’s nothing being said that hasn’t already been said a hundred times.
I don’t know who this book is for. These are all stories you would already know if you’ve been paying attention. There’s nothing being said that hasn’t already been said a hundred times.
ish-i-ness rated Come Tumbling Down: 3 stars
Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children, #5)
ish-i-ness rated In an Absent Dream: 5 stars
ish-i-ness rated Beneath the Sugar Sky: 3 stars
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children, #3)
Another fantasy audiobook from Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children series, which began with the Alex, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning, World …
ish-i-ness rated Down Among the Sticks and Bones: 3 stars
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children, #2)
Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West's …
ish-i-ness rated Every Heart a Doorway: 3 stars
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children, #1)
Children have always disappeared under the right conditions; slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of …
ish-i-ness reviewed Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke
Review of 'Butts' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
. There’s a lot of good information here, and it’s all connected together nicely, and gives the reader a lot to think about. There isn’t much of a conclusion, which I guess isn’t necessary but it makes the book feel a little unfinished. I’ll still be recommending it. It’s a smooth reading experience if not necessarily an “easy” read, as Radke does call tackle some more difficult subjects later on: appropriation and racism.
. There’s a lot of good information here, and it’s all connected together nicely, and gives the reader a lot to think about. There isn’t much of a conclusion, which I guess isn’t necessary but it makes the book feel a little unfinished. I’ll still be recommending it. It’s a smooth reading experience if not necessarily an “easy” read, as Radke does call tackle some more difficult subjects later on: appropriation and racism.
ish-i-ness rated A Fire Endless: 4 stars
ish-i-ness reviewed Supernova by Or Graur
Review of 'Supernova' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Explores supernova from all the angles. Their importance to the structure of the universe and our ability to read it. Clear, informative, and fascinating.
Explores supernova from all the angles. Their importance to the structure of the universe and our ability to read it. Clear, informative, and fascinating.
ish-i-ness reviewed Content by Kate Eichhorn
A concise introduction to the content industry and its ejecta, from the early internet to …
Review of 'Content' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Pretty good overview of the current state of culture theory in terms of the internet especially, with some good background on the ideas from Frankfurt school forward. I’d probably recommend this over a bunch of other books to someone who was curious about theories of that sort.
Pretty good overview of the current state of culture theory in terms of the internet especially, with some good background on the ideas from Frankfurt school forward. I’d probably recommend this over a bunch of other books to someone who was curious about theories of that sort.
ish-i-ness reviewed The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
After she and a dozen other children found them being raised by "Father," a cruel …
Review of 'The Library at Mount Char' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Until about half way through, I was pretty sure this was only going to get 3 stars from me. I already knew it was innovative and inventive (there is no other book quite like this) but it was just too dark and miserable and I couldn’t see a reason for that. BUT… the last half changed my mind. I’m still not entirely sure what the message is (something about power) but the sheer craft of the plot and ideas is truly amazing. I can’t think of any other book I’ve had quite this reaction to.
Until about half way through, I was pretty sure this was only going to get 3 stars from me. I already knew it was innovative and inventive (there is no other book quite like this) but it was just too dark and miserable and I couldn’t see a reason for that. BUT… the last half changed my mind. I’m still not entirely sure what the message is (something about power) but the sheer craft of the plot and ideas is truly amazing. I can’t think of any other book I’ve had quite this reaction to.
ish-i-ness reviewed Visual Culture by Alexis L. Boylan
Review of 'Visual Culture' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is the best introduction to contemporary art and it’s impact in the public sphere I think could ever be published. I’m going to be recommending it to anyone who seems flabbergasted by art galleries and museums. This explains it all.
This is the best introduction to contemporary art and it’s impact in the public sphere I think could ever be published. I’m going to be recommending it to anyone who seems flabbergasted by art galleries and museums. This explains it all.
ish-i-ness reviewed Owning the Sun by Alexander Zaitchik
Review of 'Owning the Sun' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Great explanation of the history of patents and monopolies in the United States. Obviously the focus is on pharmaceuticals but a lot of the information applies to anything. I don’t how how you could read this book and think our current system should continue. All of this needs to be dismantled. But no one pays enough attention to actually know what’s going on. Read this book and find out.
Great explanation of the history of patents and monopolies in the United States. Obviously the focus is on pharmaceuticals but a lot of the information applies to anything. I don’t how how you could read this book and think our current system should continue. All of this needs to be dismantled. But no one pays enough attention to actually know what’s going on. Read this book and find out.
Many have called our time dystopian. But The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes …
Review of 'World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Somewhat reluctant five stars because I’m not sure it fits what I want from poetry, but five stars anyway because: as an exploration of the many ways in which we (not entirely sure who I’m including or excluding from that “we”) have failed, have been failed, and will continue to fail and be failed, it’s endlessly necessary and meaningful. Everyone should read and work at understanding what is being said here. It’s almost certainly already too late to change anything, but at least you’ll know. Finally.
Somewhat reluctant five stars because I’m not sure it fits what I want from poetry, but five stars anyway because: as an exploration of the many ways in which we (not entirely sure who I’m including or excluding from that “we”) have failed, have been failed, and will continue to fail and be failed, it’s endlessly necessary and meaningful. Everyone should read and work at understanding what is being said here. It’s almost certainly already too late to change anything, but at least you’ll know. Finally.