i_have_no_process's Reviews (109)

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

4.25

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An effectively comprehensive, deftly written, and well-paced history of the perpetual struggle against humanity's (im)mortal nemesis.

The Relic: European Classics

Eça de Queirós

4.25

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Surprising and satisfying.

The Power

Naomi Alderman

3.0

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A fascinating premise with some compelling developments can't keep from getting bogged down at times by simplistic tropes and characterizations. Of the four protagonists, only two are interesting at any given time. And while certain passages are riveting, they crop up infrequently out of a rather standard and forgettable prose. At times crisp, at times expedient, "The Power" reads like a very competent YA novel, only its subject matter is too intense for that genre.

All Fours

Miranda July

4.75

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Everything that makes Miranda July an incomparable gem shines through this work. If you have seen her films or her performance art, read her short stories or seen her interviews, this novel prose oughtn't disappoint. Sexually charged, terrifying, and hilarious, this book is a trove of the delights we nestle within our modern repressions.

Dune

Frank Herbert

5.0

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Astounding, breathtaking, competent in all facets. A unique epic. Worthy of its reputation. A classic.

The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature

David Suzuki

4.25

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Improves as it builds. The chapter on the Laws of Love is undoubtedly the highlight.

Night Sky with Exit Wounds

Ocean Vuong

4.25

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What others have referred to as Vuong's "obsessions" do bear out repetitively as motifs throughout this collection. But his lyric power and sensuous focus are undeniable and frequently transcendent.

Reinventing Comics: The Evolution of an Art Form

Scott McCloud

4.25

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Worthy, but more specific than McCloud's masterpieces.

Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

Scott McCloud

5.0

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Every bit as good as its predecessor.

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art

Scott McCloud

5.0

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One of the best reference books ever written. Certainly the most personable!

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