hangsawoman's reviews
313 reviews

Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder

5.0

Practically perfect. Brilliant writing, wonderful art, the right balance of tones between gothic, noir and fantasy. I can't wait to read Vol. 2.

Batman, Volume 2: The City of Owls by Scott Snyder

Go to review page

4.0

Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

5.0

After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

4.0

Almost like a espresso-shot of Murakami; six short stories all loosely involving the psychology of Japan after the Kobe earthquake. None of the characters were directly involved but in true Murakami fashion they all feel connected to the event in some way. All six stories are wonderful, the stand-outs being Landscape with Flatiron and Honey Pie. The first is deeply unsettling whilst the last is surprisingly uplifting, or as close to uplifting as he can reasonably be.

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

4.0

The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

4.0

The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson

Go to review page

3.0

Wind/Pinball by Haruki Murakami

Go to review page

4.0