Reviews Etc.

Ernest Clines’s Ready Player One was a fun journey of video game and nerd culture, but suffered from a lack of self-awareness and unfulfilled exploration of interesting themes.

War of the Planet of the Apes had some interesting and compelling elements that made for a powerful first act, but it floundered to the finish line.

I was shaken by the cultural revelations that became apparent after the 2016 presidential election. Two books in particular have helped me gain my bearings and find my place among the turbulence.