Modernism, Liberalism & Tolkien
Modern liberalism likes to think that all our problems are epistemological: we are afflicted by never knowing with sufficient clarity what we ought to do. Our fictions tend to reflect that assumption.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
“Steampunk” or dystopian fiction is not usually my thing but any fan of epic fantasy or world building will enjoy this one. Dark, complex and mysterious with intrigue and plot twist to keep you guessing Incarceron always leaves you want to know more to dig deeper into these worlds.
The Charlatan’s Boy by Jonathan Rogers
I love the setting and the personality and voice of the main character, Grady, but found the story dragged and held little suspense. But this might be due to “adult” expectations so your mileage may vary.
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
Fans of creative young adult fiction and those interested in modern takes on classic fairy tales will enjoy this unique book. But as always, you mileage may vary.
In the Mail: The Demon Hunt
The Demon Hunt: A Dark Storm Novel by Kris Greene Description Soul-sucking demons. Half-human killers. Doomsday prophesies. No, this isn’t a late-night …
Corydon & The Island of Monsters by Tobias Druitt
Corydon and the Island of Monsters (Corydon Trilogy) is another young adult book I picked up in the discount section of Half-Price …
The Inside Story (The Sisters Grimm, #8) by Michael Buckley
I am a big fan of this series but Book Eight: The Inside Story struck me as a little thin in places. …
The Sorceress by Michael Scott
I will fully admit that I can be far too derivative in my reviews. I think that I can write some thoughtful …
Timothy and the Dragon’s Gate by Adrienne Kress
Timothy and the Dragon’s Gate is an interesting take on a sequel. One that I confess I can’t recall reading before. It …
Alex and the Ironic Gentleman by Adrienne Kress
One of the drawbacks of the chaos of my life lately, is that I haven’t been able to participate in as many …