Blog, Page 61

Another classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. This one is so ingrained in our culture that I of course knew the big “twist” before starting the story, but it was sti...

The good Occasionally good writing/prose. A fascinating intro/premise that pulls you in. The ability to travel into a different world or reality is fascinat...

A classic, and for good reason. I had read the abridged version of this as a kid, long ago, but recently finally sat down to read the full thing. I realized that ...

Did not finish. As far as I understand, this is considered one of the first modern novels in the English language… All I can say is that it does not seem to have...

The good Fascinating premise of being able to live life over and over again, “until you get it right.” Interesting setting, as the book takes place in Engla...

The good Unique writing style that, at times, truly feels like listening to someone’s thoughts and feelings, and at times, like a magical camera that can floa...

The good Beautiful writing. Covers some very powerful themes and ideas, especially around life and death and the monumental responsibilities we...

The good Intriguing premise: an epidemic of “white blindness” hits the world, rendering almost everyone unable to see over a short period of time. ...

The good Interesting concept around being able to go between the world of the living and the dead. Sabriel, Mogget, and Touchstone are all interesting, full...

I didn’t get much from this book. It’s supposed to be about how to navigate uncertain situations (e.g., starting a company), but in practice, this turns out to be...