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Calvin and Hobbs
These books were a godsend for a lonely, only child. I can’t think of a character I connected with more as a child. A precocious only child, check. His main company is his stuffed animal, check. Spends most of his day lost in his imagination, check. Thank you Bill Watterson.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
X-Men: The Animated Series
Let’s be honest, X-Men: The Animated Series made the Marvel Cinematic Universe what it is. If this show didn’t exist, they’re would have been far less hype over the X-Men movie in 2000. This show was amazing from the theme song, to every plot line. We love and miss it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Marvel Multiverse Saga so far
As a friendly reminder, we're currently in the Mulitverse Saga of the MCU. I loved the Infinity Saga from start to finish. Very few blemishes. However, so far the multiverse saga has been immensely disappointing. A pitiful ratio of good/bad projects and horrible CGI. I really hope this changes soon.
By Dyllon Rodillon2 years ago in Critique
The Managerial Revolution
There are few books that have had such a large influence on my life. The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham is one of the few that have changed my life's trajectory entirely. It is a fascinating, insightful, and contemporaneous look at the conflict between Fascism, Communism, and the New Deal.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Extremely Bad
Have you ever been asked, “What’s the worst book you’ve read?” I am often asked this when people find out my passion for literature. I always answer the same: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink. This book is exhaustingly unreadable. I stopped after the second chapter. I want my time back.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
The All-England Summarize Proust Competition
In Search of Lost Time, written between 1910-1920 Childhood darkens somberly mature while 1880 transitions to 1920. Time is only recoverable through the incidental sensation of the moment, reviving past memories. Dissimulation of complex personal secrets. Densest of books, sensitive universally: a psychedelic soap-opera. Nothing is what it seems: not-so-secretly advocates homosexuality. A true Swann Song: politely told.
By Rob Angeli2 years ago in Critique
Resilience in the Shadows:
In the heart of the bustling city, where dreams intertwined with ambition, stood Ramaswamy Enterprises, a beacon of promise led by the charismatic entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. The towering glass facade reflected the aspirations of its employees, each individual entrusting their career and future to the company's visionary leader. But behind the gleaming exterior, a storm was brewing, one that would test the resilience of those who believed in the promise of success.
By Sharifu Akili2 years ago in Critique
The Hobbit
Bilbo Baggins, gentle hobbit of the peaceful Shire, finds his life upended when asked to accompany a group of dwarves on quest to regain their home from the dragon Smaug. Beset by orcs, giant spiders, and other dangers, Bilbo and company persevere and triumph. Also, Bilbo finds a magic ring.
By Andrew C McDonald2 years ago in Critique
Stranger In A Strange Land
Valentine Michael Smith, child, sole survivor of an expedition to Mars, raised by martians. With vast psychic powers, Smith returns to earth where he faces many tribulations trying to understand these strange people. The parallels to the Bible are apparent and deep as Smith founds a new religion. I grok.
By Andrew C McDonald2 years ago in Critique
The Shining
Author and family take on caretaker job at isolated mountain hotel for winter months. Father, mother, and psychic son are totally alone, snowed in, in a hotel full of malicious spirits. Psychic child has many encounters with ghosts as the father is slowly driven mad by violent haunts. Terror ensues.
By Andrew C McDonald2 years ago in Critique
