Pros: A sweeping novel of human frailties and ambitions
Cons: Not for everyone
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Archive for the ‘More Fiction’ Category
“Jezebel,” Jaquelin Thomas
Friday, February 13th, 2009“Down to a Sunless Sea,” Mathias B. Freese
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Pros: Beautiful prose-poetry; an astounding empathy; great courage
Cons: It helps to have a decent history & literature background
Rating: 5 out of 5
“The Flawless Skin of Ugly People,” Doug Crandell
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Pros: Unusual read about love, family, and beauty
Cons: Some tough subjects and scenes to handle
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Henry Potty and the Pet Rock” by Valerie Frankel
Monday, July 17th, 2006Pros: Silly, entertaining, random, funny
Cons: A bit random for me, but that’s a matter of personal taste
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Dork Tower,” John Kovalic
Monday, June 19th, 2006Pros: Great artwork; hilarious storylines and punchlines; wonderful wit and style
Cons: None!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Knights of the Dinner Table,” Kenzer & Co.
Monday, June 19th, 2006Pros: Hilarity; funny characters; oddly endearing style; handy gaming extras
Cons: Not the most amazing artwork; extras mostly relevant to “HackMaster”
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Good Omens,” Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Friday, June 9th, 2006Pros: Hilarity without equal; amusing story; fascinating characters, beautifully chilling
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang,” Joyce Carol Oates
Thursday, June 8th, 2006Pros: Unusual and honest
Cons: Unusual; not for everyone
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“American Psycho,” Bret Easton Ellis
Thursday, June 8th, 2006Pros: Beautifully crafted
Cons: Boring and difficult to read in places; extremely graphic
Rating: 3 out of 5
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