The Want For ‘Likeable’ Characters In Science Fiction And Fantasy
I read a lot of reviews on Goodreads and YouTube, from fans in the fantasy and science fiction genre. And there is an emphasis on ‘likeable’ characters. At first glance, this makes sense. The reader is spending time with the characters. It helps that they are...
What Makes An Effective Dystopia? A Close Look At The Genre
Dystopia. It’s a chilling word, one that conjures up dreadful imagery. The chilling worlds we see in novels such as Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale or Orwell’s 1984 are effective because they remind us of the dangerous future that awaits us, if we...
The Philosophy Of Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a fantastic director, and I’m very excited for the upcoming “Tenet.” You can watch the trailer here. Wonder what philosophical commentary Nolan is going to make! With all the buzz about the film going around, I decided to revisit...
A Novel For Every State In The U.S.A
The United States is responsible for some of the greatest novels ever written. So in this blog post, I will celebrate fifty novels. Without further talk (cause this blog post is going to be long!), let’s begin! Alabama Book: Train Whistle Guitar by Albert Murray...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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