Istanbul, Constantinople, Byzantium. Whatever you call it, it’s one of the most important, interesting, and complicated cities in history. It was the seat of the hold-out Roman… Read more “Book Review: Midnight at the Pera Palace”
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Book Review: The Lost World of Communism
“Until 1945 Adolf Hitler was the greatest for us as Germans and I was extremely disappointed when I later found out what kind of person he really… Read more “Book Review: The Lost World of Communism”
Book Review: The Master Plan
Something to know about me as a reader: I don’t much go in for reading comedy. Certainly not comedic novels. Even the genuine classic The Hitchhiker’s Guide… Read more “Book Review: The Master Plan”
RPG a Day 2018: Week Three
Here’s my wrap-up of week Three. Day 15: Describe a tricky RPG experience that you enjoyed. I was in a Castle Falkenstein game (when that game was… Read more “RPG a Day 2018: Week Three”
And Yet More Questions about Conquest of the Sphere
This is the last batch of questions from the Deadman’s Guide to Dragongrin folks. It has been fun and inspirational to look at Conquest of the Sphere… Read more “And Yet More Questions about Conquest of the Sphere”
The Best and Worst of Film in 2017
The Best of the Year 10) A Cure for Wellness: A strange and creepy thriller, this one is a nice, slow burn of atmosphere in the classic… Read more “The Best and Worst of Film in 2017”
Book Review: The Name of the Wind
I gripe about Fantasy a lot. I typically don’t care for pseudo-Medieval European settings, featuring lots of familiar peoples and creatures. A lot of the work I… Read more “Book Review: The Name of the Wind”
Comic Review: Rockstars: Vol. 1
What if all the stories were true? What if all the secrets and hidden meanings in lyrics and liner notes were part of a grand game? Young… Read more “Comic Review: Rockstars: Vol. 1”
Book Review: The Many Faces of Josephine Baker
There are people who fascinate and frustrate, people we call ‘larger than life.’ Some of my favorite figures in history are such people. Genghis Khan was a… Read more “Book Review: The Many Faces of Josephine Baker”
Movie Review: Tron Legacy
I originally wrote this review a couple years ago for In the Mouth of Dorkness. This has definitely become one of my comfort movies over the years.… Read more “Movie Review: Tron Legacy”
