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Most recently published stories in Critique.

Hidden Strike
Two former soldiers face nonstop danger as they travel along one of the most dangerous roads in the world to help the civilians through a gauntlet of gunfire and explosions.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Mavka: The Forest Song
The young and naive forest spirit Mavka develops feelings for a human musician, Lukas. As they grow closer to each other, an inevitable situation forces Mavka to choose between her love and her duty as a guardian of the forest.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
The Flash
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
T-Swizzle
A talented woman, no doubt; delving into storytelling by the use of her diary where truth, in its most stark form, is surely found. Combine that with musical intuition and the hits keep coming. But... am I the only one waiting for nuance? Or maybe I prefer voices that crackle.
By Bugsy Watts3 years ago in Critique
"Woom" by Duncan Ralston
A work of implausible anatomical assertions and insertions, Duncan Ralston's "Woom" had this reader scratching his head and reaching for the institutional hand sanitizer. Perhaps in this mess of shock and shlock there is a point … somewhere, but meaningfulness seems woefully absent from this gratuitous and hastily written tome.
By Mack Devlin3 years ago in Critique
"The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
In this retelling of The Jungle Book, Neil Gaiman takes readers on a thrilling and frightening adventure through the realms of the living and the dead. The way Gaiman writes makes readers feel like they are enfolded in a warm, comfy sweater, even when he's scaring them half to death.
By Mack Devlin3 years ago in Critique
French Kiss
Frédéric’s chemo and radiation were going well. I told him in August I was almost certain I’d have to postpone my September trip until we could stabilize my mom again, perhaps a month until I knew she was okay.
By Lacy Loar-Gruenler3 years ago in Critique
Secret Invasion The Series
Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls; Fury joins his allies, and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Trainwreck
Trainwreck is without question my favorite movie from Amy Schumer. It's a very charming film, with a great story, and a great backstory showing why the character is the way she is, but without pointing blame. It's absolutely hilarious and John Cena is incredible in this film. Very underrated film.
By Dyllon Rodillon3 years ago in Critique
E Type Jaguar
In 1961 it took the world by storm. Enzo Ferrari said it's the most beautiful car in the world. The Museum of Modern Art said it's a work of art. It is sexual seduction on wheels, with the pulling power of a rocket to the moon I am in love.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
Fairy Tale
Fairy Tale is a great new book from Stephen King. There’s already a movie being made based on the book. It’s really detailed and has descriptions of the other world the main character walks into that are vivid and bring the story to life, making it all feel very real!
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Critique
A Critique of George Orwell's "1984"
"1984" has one glaring aspect that lies in its relentless bleakness, which at times can overshadow the depth of its social commentary. The exaggerated portrayal of totalitarian control, while serving as a cautionary tale, occasionally verges on the melodramatic, potentially distancing readers from engaging with the narrative and it's characters.
By James Robinson3 years ago in Critique