Tag: book review
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The Wise Man’s Fear By Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is a hefty and impressive sequel to his best selling novel, The Name of The Wind. We resume the story with Kvothe continuing his education as an Arcanist at the University. He’s still seeking credible knowledge on the Chandrian, demons responsible for murdering his family.
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A Review of “The Name of The Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of The Wind had been on my radar to read for quite a while. Through reviews on Tor.com and word of mouth from Terry Brooks, I was itching to purchase a copy. The novel also won the Quill Award – so there was no disputing its credentials. I stopped by Books A Million…
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Laura Ellen Scott’s, “Death Wishing”
“Death Wishing” by Laura Ellen Scott is an off the wall tale reminiscent of a Coen Brother’s Film. The story focuses on the life of Victor Swaim. Victor is a divorced and disillusioned man living by the French Quarter of New Orleans. He works for his son Val, repairing capes and corsets in a vintage…
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Felix J. Palma’s “The Map of Time”
Felix J. Palma’s “The Map of Time” is written with spell bounding craft. His novel stars H.G. Wells and a colorful cast of characters linked together by Well’s novel, “The Time Machine”. Readers are immersed in Victorian London as interlocking plots play out and the possibility of time travel is examined.
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A Review of “The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West”
“The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West” is an action packed retelling of the original Wizard of Oz tale, but with a western theme. Landscapes filled with plateaus and mesas, along with magenta colored skies give authenticity to the setting. The creators do a wonderful job of blending in traditional elements of Oz. Familiar cornfields…
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A Review of Terry Brooks, “Armageddon’s Children”
“Armageddon’s Children” by Terry Brooks is a memorable novel for many reasons. It’s book one of the Genesis of Shannara series which bridges the Word and Void stories with his Shannara tales. Armageddon’s Children takes place on the decimated North American continent. Under the influence of the Void’s demons, humanity has plunged the world into…
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"Salem Brownstone" By John Harris Dunning & Nikhil Singh
Salem Brownstone” by John Harris Dunning & Nikhil Singh is a stylized graphic novel. The tale centers on Salem Brownstone, a young man who has adopted a mansion from his deceased father. Salem begins to explore the mansion and gradually uncovers the truth about his father. Jedediah Brownstone struggled against The Dark Elders of Mu’brick:…
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Review of "Rex Mundi: The Guardian of the Temple"
“Rex Mundi: The Guardian of the Temple” written by Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Eric J is an impressive graphic novel. The story takes place in Paris. The year is 1933, but with the backdrop of a revisionist past. Avrid Nelson’s France along with all of Europe is still ruled by monarchies. The Ottoman and…