How 'Two Lumps of Sugar for Mr Anxiety' Heals Its Titular Condition
In which I discuss Eli Wilde's 'Two Lumps of Sugar for Mr Anxiety' and the compelling way it represents mental health in adulthood.
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- Jul 15, 2022
- 14 min
How 'The Harpy' Uses Presentation to Make You Care
In which I discuss Megan Hunter's 'The Harpy,' and how it uses presentation to cause emotional responses.
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- Jul 1, 2022
- 14 min
How 'A Monster Calls' Uses Story to Make You Care
In which I discuss Patrick Ness's 'A Monster Calls,' and how it uses story to cause emotional responses.
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- Apr 22, 2022
- 17 min
'Paradise Lost' and the Value of a Challenging Book
In which I discuss John Milton's 'Paradise Lost,' going into great detail about its themes, as well as the value of a challenging book.
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- Mar 11, 2022
- 7 min
Fantasy - The Genre of Imagination
In which I continue talking about genre, this time looking more deeply at fantasy, and what it means to me.
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- Nov 26, 2021
- 11 min
'Animal Farm,' 'Gappers of Frip,' and How to Write a Fable
In which I discuss the nature of fables, and why I want to see more of them, exploring two of my favourite examples along the way.
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- Sep 17, 2021
- 6 min
How 'Mortal Engines' Crafts an Interesting Fictional Setting
In which I discuss Philip Reeve's 'Mortal Engines,' and the qualities and ideas it uses to craft an interesting fictional setting.
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- Jun 1, 2021
- 8 min
'Reaper Man' and How Artists Talk About Death
In which I discuss Terry Pratchett's 'Reaper Man,' and compare its version of the grim reaper to other depictions of Death in fiction.
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