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My favorite essay here was "Men Explain Lolita to Me", but all of them were definitely worth a read.
A spy, an assassin, and a telepath all come together as a family. Each one conceals their true nature and pursues their own agenda, so of course - hijinks ensue!
A fun, fast read this was a great way to start reading manga again after a long break. Straight into Vol. 2 for me!
A fun, fast read this was a great way to start reading manga again after a long break. Straight into Vol. 2 for me!
I wavered a bit on what to rate this because my editor brain couldn't be quiet about nitpicking grammar errors...BUT THIS IS REALLY, REALLY MY CUP OF TEA (yes, that means without caffeine lol).
I adored this book. It doesn't have a plot, it has character arcs. It doesn't have romance, it has a deep abiding friendship better than most romances I've seen put to the page. It is a self-indulgent book to be sure, and if you are looking for an exceedingly realistic fantasy with plot and action, go elsewhere. If you are looking for an empathetic read in a non-European setting with wry humor and contemplation on the ties that bind us to our choices and our homes, and where life can stress those, pick this one up.
The primary narrator, Cliopher Mdang - nicknamed Kip, represents all the tender, idealistic parts of my heart that I wish to accept no criticism on. This book looks intimidating with ~900 pages, but trust me, it reads like a much shorter book. I could hardly convince myself to put it down when I got going. It is at its core a kind and self-indulgent read.
It is much more affordable on Kindle, but physical copies do exist!
I adored this book. It doesn't have a plot, it has character arcs. It doesn't have romance, it has a deep abiding friendship better than most romances I've seen put to the page. It is a self-indulgent book to be sure, and if you are looking for an exceedingly realistic fantasy with plot and action, go elsewhere. If you are looking for an empathetic read in a non-European setting with wry humor and contemplation on the ties that bind us to our choices and our homes, and where life can stress those, pick this one up.
The primary narrator, Cliopher Mdang - nicknamed Kip, represents all the tender, idealistic parts of my heart that I wish to accept no criticism on. This book looks intimidating with ~900 pages, but trust me, it reads like a much shorter book. I could hardly convince myself to put it down when I got going. It is at its core a kind and self-indulgent read.
It is much more affordable on Kindle, but physical copies do exist!
A thorough review of this would take writing another book, so I will keep this short and sweet.
This book is phenomenally well-researched (the notes for each chapter offer up a wealth of resources), and while a decent understanding of American history will help in grasping the time this book covers the actual text reads very well. I didn't stumble into overly complicated terminology that wasn't defined. There are some assumption made that don't have the breadth of support of others, but overall a stunning non-fiction read offering a solid framework and foundation for tracing racist ideas in America. It covers not only the historical origins of racist ideas but also their current impacts on the sociopolitical sphere. Well worth the time it takes to read, and I highly recommend it!
This book is phenomenally well-researched (the notes for each chapter offer up a wealth of resources), and while a decent understanding of American history will help in grasping the time this book covers the actual text reads very well. I didn't stumble into overly complicated terminology that wasn't defined. There are some assumption made that don't have the breadth of support of others, but overall a stunning non-fiction read offering a solid framework and foundation for tracing racist ideas in America. It covers not only the historical origins of racist ideas but also their current impacts on the sociopolitical sphere. Well worth the time it takes to read, and I highly recommend it!