Different creatures have different strategies for passing on their genes. Spiders for example, produce thousands of offspring and send them flying off on the wind without a care for their survival--with a thousand chances, a few are sure to survive. Humans and other mammals, on the other hand, put all their energy and effort into …
Odd John: another biography style story about super smart people
I just finished Odd John and it reminded me a bit of The Glass Bead Game in that it was a historical/biographical style telling of a group of super intelligent people who the rest of the world doesn't understand. It was about ten times more entertaining, though that isn't saying much. It was also written …
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Becoming critical
I remember I used to love every book I read. Now I find it harder to do so. Probably this is a consequence of reading a lot of books. I have a higher baseline of quality. I also have seen so many plots/ideas/character types that they don't impress me or excite me anymore. Whatever it …
Game of thrones Season 07 episode 03
Things are really speeding along... and, I appreciate it. We've seen plenty of battles, we don't need to see another one. We've spent long enough waiting for Jon and Dani to meet, we don't need any more travel sequences. Things are happening, and it's great that the writers feel confident enough to get done what …
A likable “I”
I started reading The City & The City, by China Mieville and my disappointment at it being in first person was quickly quashed by the great writing and non-annoying character. Too many times, first person narratives have the same arrogant, 'quirky,' snide, sarcastic character that everyone around them seems to love, but I want to …
Jonas David 