I have been a teeeeeeeerrible blogger (and writer) lately. I began studying again mid-year so am learning to juggle full time work, part time university, wife-ing and assignments. I know - no mortgage and no children - my life is so difficult. So truthfully I've spent the time being a full-time neglectful wanker to my … Continue reading Getting back on the Beanstalk
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Review: The Colour of Magic
I finally read this book the whole way through! I started it in high school and unfortunately got distracted and never got to finish it. I haven't been able to follow the Discworld as much as I would've liked to but now I'm looking forward to picking up the sequel. So my thoughts exactly? Read … Continue reading Review: The Colour of Magic
Review: The Taker
Alma Katsu, The Taker, London, Century, 2011, 438 p. I really had no idea what to expect from this story. Picking it up for around $5 at Planet Books in their end of financial year clearance sale, it goes to show how affective a really solid, eye-catching cover does for a curious spender. Black, silver … Continue reading Review: The Taker
Review: Saving Mr Banks
I walked into the cinema, already endeared. I walked out heavy of heart with a new perspective. When you're a child you don't think about how stories came to be; we just take them as they are all starry eyed and grinning ear to ear. The tale of how the uptight appearing P.L. Travers came … Continue reading Review: Saving Mr Banks