Category Archives: REVIEWS

LITERATURE: Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

Posted on March 10, 2017 by susan

Honestly hadn’t heard of this novel by Ransom Riggs until I saw the trailer for the Tim Burton movie and of course, was fascinated by it. While well-written and plotted out, it was a bit of a disappointment to me … Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

Posted on August 17, 2015 by susan

The surge in public outcry, fueled by journalists and social media has bothered me for quite some time. The public outrage and the ability to make your indignation known worldwide via such easy access on the internet which supplies everyone … Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Utopia

Posted on September 7, 2014 by susan

I thought “Utopia”, TV’s latest reality show, would be different. No prize, no winner, a time span of a year. But once again, the media knows us better than we will admit about ourselves. Reality shows have the potential of … Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism

Posted on July 6, 2014 by susan

I of course understand that this book is coming from the viewpoint of a likely advocate of capitalism, but then all books are written mostly from an influenced and established point of view and therefore opinionated rather than presented as … Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Blindness – The IF Factor

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Susan

I've posted on the Interactive possibilities of this story on Hypercompendia, the latest post following a train of thought as the blind escape the fire and the confinement of the building. Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Prince of The Universe

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Susan

When Kasandra Strid was thirteen, she started writing a story in her native German about a fantasy world and a quest. Three years ago, she self-published Prince of The Universe: Book 1 of The Shadow of the Stars in English … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: The Handbag – A Note From the Author

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Susan

Back in spring, in a course in Creative Writing, I did some brief reviews on all the stories in Flash Fiction Forward, one of the anthologies of short-shorts and The Handbag by Michael Augustin was one of my favorites. In … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Hypertext as a medium for story

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Susan

Hypertext is indeed only one vehicle for transporting a reader through a story. Pencil and paper, typewriter, paper, computer, software, as well as dance, song, ears, mouth, are all methods to travel. I’m finding some very interesting things out about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Hypertext

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Susan

I’m reading Kristina’s hypertext piece and it is chock full of conflict and drama and a life-changing event so all the elements of fiction (and I only wish for her that this was fiction) and writing style are there. Even … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – Finale

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Susan

I’m afraid I’ve gotten caught up in close-reading this story as a literary critique rather than focusing mainly on the aspect as a lesson in writing so I thought I’d end this series with that alone. Written in first person … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – The Change in Character

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Susan

This final scenario, that of the narrator allowing Robert to lead him in drawing an image of the cathedral signals a dawning realization upon the narrator to open up to experience and allow learning and understanding beyond his own self. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – Character Revelation

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Susan

It seems I can’t read through two pages–or often just a single one–without finding something… The narrator finds himself woefully unable to describe the cathedral to Robert. In his attempts, he brings in religion: "They’re really big," I said. They’re … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – Transitioning & Props

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Susan

Been wondering why the title of the story is Cathedral? Well we’re about to find out. With Robert and the narrator mellowed by food, drink, and pot and "listening" to the TV, we are given the setting up of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – Turning Point

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Susan

Some notes first. Robert takes to calling the narrator "bub" which is common, but also could be a power play. In any event, names (labels?) are an important theme in this story. When the wife comes back down, she smokes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REVIEWS: Cathedral – Interaction

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Susan

I know, I said that these pages weren’t necessary to story…but they’re so good that they do indeed add to it. The narrator assumes his duties as host, offering Robert a drink. Here they attempt a tentative social bonding over … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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