Review: War of the Planet of the Apes

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.

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Way of Kings, Part 3 (Chapters 12-20)

In these chapters, we get a glimpse a good picture of the politics and social structures of the Alethi kingdom and how those play into the battles on the Shattered Plains. We also get to see some badass Shardbearer action, and Kaladin does his best to win over his bridgecrew.

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Way of Kings, Part 2 (Chapters 3-11 + Interludes)

Social hierarchy, slavery, religion, magic, WEATHER? There is as much world-building as plot movement as we continue following Kaladin in his descent and are introduced to a new main character, Shallan.

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Gray Jedi and the Mythology of the Force

There are rumors thatThe Last Jedi is going to introduce the concept of Gray Jedi to the Star Wars movies. What exactly is a Gray Jedi, and how might it go against the original mythological significance of Star Wars?

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Two Recommendations for Empathy in the Culture War

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.

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Way of Kings, Part 1 (Prelude-Chapter 2)

We’re introduced to the Stormlight world and meet a main character who seems to be haunted by his failures.

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A New Virus (Short)

The technology spread faster than anyone could have predicted. It took smart phones nearly 10 years to become a mainstay in the pocket of virtually every citizen of a developed nation. It took the mindnet only five years before almost everyone had a chip. Twenty years after it was introduced, it became common for children […]

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Way of Kings, Part 0 (Preliminary)

The first book club blog launches with the first entry into Brandon Sanderson ambitious and immersive Stormlight Archive. There area few reasons why this is my first pick, and I’m excited to be going into this world with a blank slate.

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Beginning

What is this thing?

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