Tag: Books
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Before They Are Hanged: Tightening the Noose
‘The Blade Itself’ really took me by surprise. It hooked me in right away and refused to let go all the way until the end. Said end was my only real complain about it; it felt very underwhelming and was obvious sequel bait. Well, now we’re here. So how is the sequel? Surprise! It’s incredible!…
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The Risks and Rewards of Long Form Storytelling
Good things come to those who wait. A truly great story doesn’t waste your time. It gets right to the point. No appetizers, it just goes straight to the meat and potatoes. Which is good. Time is the only resource you can never get back, so it shouldn’t be wasted. But not every story follows…
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Poirot Adventures: The Cornish Mystery
This, to me, is the most sad kind of Poirot short story. The kind that takes an amazing concept and gives us an incredibly underwhelming delivery. Sad day. A middle-aged woman appears on Poirot’s doorstep with one concern: that her husband is trying to poison her. Curious and concerned, Papa Poirot takes the case. Not…
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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter: Two Stars, Two Souls
Where do I even begin with this one? Sanderson’s secret projects have been a delight thus far. Mostly because you never know what you’re gonna get! One minute, you’re in a fairy tale on a sea of spores. The next, you’re traveling to alternate Europe for sci-fi western adventures! So, what did we get this…
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Poirot Mysteries: The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
Oh, there you are Hastings. Where were you last time? You missed some wild stuff! The Adventure of the Clapham Cook is your standard Poirot affair. Just more entertaining. It’s one of his better shorts by quite a bit. The story… about Poirot looking for a cook. While on the hunt for his next country-shaking…
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