I did not value this series properly when I read it the first time. I wasn't mature enough to fully understand the first book when I read it originally. But it was entertaining enough, so I bought the second book. By that time, my mind started making the connections with mythology, and then at the... Continue Reading →
The perfect man is blond, immature, and likes sparkly unicorns. The perfect man is dark, broody, and has skeletons in his closet. The perfect man defies authority, drives a fast car, and is loose with the ladies. Any of these messages sound familiar? They're inserted into a lot of popular fiction these days. It's pretty... Continue Reading →
I've heard the opinion in the Christian world that reading speculative fiction (eg fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk) is a waste of time. It's been called 'escapist.' I've already gone over the topic of escapism before, but I'd like to reiterate that something is only an escape when someone makes it into that. Fantasy isn't inherently escapist... Continue Reading →
Well, last summer, I decided to get a head start on my British literature homework and hey, why pass up an excuse to read more, am I right? So, without further ado, I plunged into everything I could find written by British authors or about Britain. From Lawhead’s Song of Albion to Dark Rising... Continue Reading →
