This graphic novel tells a reimagining of the Lone Ranger origin story. A character that dates back to the 30s and has been dealt with in comics and radio, as well as film and television, Matthews's version is decidedly more raw and violent than the first stories I heard on rebroadcasts while growing up. John... Continue Reading →
Defining Terms: “I liked it, but didn’t love it.”
"I liked it, but didn't love it."I'm guessing all bookbloggers have thought it, and most have written it at one time or another. But what does it mean?!?!?! For me, it means that there was some element of the book that just didn't entirely work for me. It may be the pacing, the characterization, the... Continue Reading →
The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan
First of all, thank you to everyone who recommended this book to me! I enjoyed every page and now will wholeheartedly pay it forward to the next readers. Here's some other reviews: Nick's Review, Mogsy's Review, Lynn's Review, Nicole's Review, Kathy's Review, Liam's Review, Corey's Review , Lashaan’s Revew There’s so many good things that have been said about this novel...... Continue Reading →
Last Ones Left Alive by Sarah Davis-Goff
Reminiscent of The Road and A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World, Last Ones Left Alive is a literary take on the zombie escape journey. The novel starts out with Orpen and her mother’s partner traveling through a post apocalyptic Ireland to an almost mystical place called Phoenix City. They had... Continue Reading →
John Wick, Vol. 1 by Greg Pak, Giovanni Valletta (Artist), Matt Gaudio (Artist)
A couple disclaimers: I have not seen any of the films. And yes, I am reading the book that was made after the films were made. Does that make sense? This is an origin story of sorts... How did John Wick become so angry? The graphic novel opens with a young Jonny stealing money that... Continue Reading →