(New Crobuzon, #1) 210612: the length of this book intimidated me. i have not read it for twenty years because of this. now, after...

(New Crobuzon, #2) 210712: actually maybe less than five- but i did read it in three sittings. seems to be quibbling to say i never liked...

170319: probably the most fun i have ever had with any book over 225 years old. except maybe the windmill guy. but then my idea of ‘fun’...

Jonathan Wright (Translator) 200823: dark, satiric, violent, postmodern. this vision of Baghdad in the early years of this 21st century...

(El Eternauta #1) Francisco Solano López (Artist), Erica Mena (Translator) 020416: read in two sittings, this argentine work surprises me...

(Swamp Thing (2011) #1-2) 120519: rec from riley. superhero comics... or maybe just ‘weird’ comics? ‘horror’ comics? not something i know...

(Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection 17) Peter David (Text), David Michelinie (Text), J.M. DeMatteis (Text), Christopher J. Priest, et al....

271218: this. this is exactly what happens when style is substance in any art in any story in exactly the right medium. this is a new...

271218: read this now three (3) times. though that might not be how to think of this. maybe i ‘looked’ at this three times over the...

(BFI Film Classics) ??? 2010s?: not simply a cunningly crafted thriller, which loses its impact after one viewing, or an ur-text of...

290115: it has taken me a few days after reading this to be able to write this review. this is an excellent portrayal not only of the...

Michael K Laidlaw About 5 000 words #406 3524 31st NW Calgary, Canada T2L 2A5 Email: 4451moana@gmail.com Hotel by Michael Kamakana I wake...

Michael K Laidlaw About 5 000 words #406 3524 31st NW Calgary, Canada T2L 2A5 Email: 4451moana@gmail.com After the Rain by Michael...