The Practice, The Horizon, and The Chain – Casting Off Long Held Beliefs

Often I feel weird reviewing a novella. Sometimes they feel too short to warrant a full review, but other times I find myself wanting to dissect them even more than the standard length novel. This makes their brevity a vulnerability when it comes to trying to avoid spoilers. But luckily, these kinds of novellas are…

The Wisdom of Crowds – A Strong Closing Argument

I am disappointed and frustrated. First, disappointed that I will likely have to give Abercrombie the title of the best book of the year a second year in a row because I hate repeating myself. Telling you that reading Abercrombie’s works is a good idea is like telling you that the sun shines - it’s…

Famous Men Who Never Lived – Open Your Heart And Your Reality

Famous Men Who Never Lived boasts an incredible premise that earned it a spot on our Dark Horse list for 2019. K Chess’ tale promised alternate timelines, a commentary on immigration, and a healthy dose of literary homage. The results will inevitably depend on the individual reader, but for my part, Famous Men Who Never…