Generally, most stories fall into a pretty simple loop. They usually go something like this: Character goes through great struggle of some kindCharacter learns a valuable lesson and gains a new skillCharacter uses new skill to overcome trialRinse repeat until story ends A strong example of this is in shounen anime. Usually, our protagonist will… Continue reading On Crippling Characters
Author: jernahblunt
The Wheel of Time (Book Series Review): Was It Worth It?
God, it feels like a thousand years since I started this series. It's hard to believe that we're nearly done with it all. The Wheel of Time is one of the most complicated reading experiences I have ever had. Few stories have ever frustrated me more than this one. There were so many points where… Continue reading The Wheel of Time (Book Series Review): Was It Worth It?
Merfolk: Angry Mermaids
Lore: Scavengers of the Sea Residing deep beneath the waves, merfolk rarely interact with land-dwelling creatures, thus becoming the focus of many a sailor's romanticized tales. They lack the means to create a proper society beneath the water, such as making weapons or writing histories, and thus live in hunter-gatherer tribes. On occasion, multiple tribes… Continue reading Merfolk: Angry Mermaids
John Wick: A Modern Action Masterpiece
Action thriller movies are hardly a rare breed of films. However, it is rare for them to be executed well, as it is easy for a single mistake to bring it all down. Poor editing or shaky cam can sink the ship before it even leaves the port. Then there are movies like John Wick.… Continue reading John Wick: A Modern Action Masterpiece
The Great One Piece Journey (Part 28): Reverie/Levely
Is it Reverie? Levely? I have no idea anymore. I'm just gonna stick to Reverie and call it a day. News of the events at Whole Cake Island have spread across the world, reaching even the Straw Hats themselves, along with a shocking surprise for Luffy. Meanwhile, the monarchs of the world gather at Marijoa… Continue reading The Great One Piece Journey (Part 28): Reverie/Levely