I’m listening to Queen while writing this review, because it’s only right. (Not on cassette, though, sorry Crowley.) Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s collaborative novel Good Omens follows angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley who, over the thousands of years they’ve known each other, have become close despite their differences. But Armageddon is fast approaching, which …
Tag: science fiction
Page vs Screen: The Martian
In 2011, Andy Weir’s novel The Martian was published and promptly became a bestseller. Then, in 2015, the film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon came out. So here, in 2019, is my belated comparison of the two. (Also, here is my review of the book.) I’ll ramble, then I’ll score both versions. …
Book Review | The Martian
I read this a while back, but wanted to revisit it and finally write a review for it! Some vaguely alien-looking rocks to go with the book The Martian by Andy Weir is one of the most impressive debut novels out there. It’s also one of the best modern sci-fi books I’ve read. Mark Watney, …
Book Review | Vengeful
I’ve rarely been so grateful I didn’t have to wait for a sequel. The last time concerned A Conjuring of Light, also by V. E. Schwab. I guess it’s lucky I joined her fanbase recently. Too bad I’m catching up now… *tears hair out* So Vengeful begins five years after Vicious (therefore beware: minor spoilers …
Book Review | Vicious
I knew I’d like this novel, but I didn’t know I’d like it this much! I devoured this book, and you should too. V. E. Schwab’s Vicious is about Victor Vale and Eli Ever (I see what you did there, Victoria Elizabeth!), two college roommates who declare similar thesis topics and soon become obsessed with …
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