Virtual reality (VR) has been a theme in sci-fi novels since before VR was actually a reality. Obviously, it’s a little more prevalent now, with a common plot line being what could go wrong either due to the technology itself or the people using and abusing it. Perhaps the best known VR-set novel of recent years is Ready Player One. A more recent addition to that collection is Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Entering Otherworld
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She Geek Critique – Exploring Virtual Fantasies
If you keep up with me, you know by now that I enjoy stories with a twist, whether it’s in books, comics, TV or movies. And I’ve written before about how much I like the dark technology sci-fi portrayed in Black Mirror. Well, when a collection of short stories popped up that was directly compared to that show, I knew I had to give it a try. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Exploring Virtual Fantasies
Irregular’s Intel – Breaking Up (With a Book) Is Hard to Do
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend I broke up with a book. It was hard. I mean, I am a man of my word and I stand by my commitments, but this just wasn’t working out. I dragged through each chapter, hoping to find something to spark my interest, to make me want to stay. But, alas, there was nothing. To be honest, I was faking it through the last “book” of the novel. I just couldn’t ignore that TBR (to be read) stack looking at me, calling me. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Breaking Up (With a Book) Is Hard to Do
Irregular’s Intel – Getting it Right: Making the Leap From Page to Screen
Since the beginning of filmmaking, books have been inspiration for what would be seen on the screen. Many complain about the sets, the plot or even the costumes. But probably the biggest complaint is casting! As we read, we form images in out internal theater of how the characters look – it is a natural thing to do. Reading is a mostly internal activity, but it is also interactive… with the book. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Getting it Right: Making the Leap From Page to Screen
She Geek Critique – Not Your Monster’s Frankenstein
This year marked the 200th anniversary of the release of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein. There were special events around the world, especially at libraries throughout Europe, with a website dedicated to sharing the celebrations, as well as the history of the novel. There have also been new editions of the novel released, as well as additional books related to it, including a novel told from a different viewpoint, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Not Your Monster’s Frankenstein