Babel: An Attempted Fantasy Novel of Ideas
Though the magic system is creative and raises some interesting thoughts, Babel was trying to be a novel of ideas offering a strong opposition to colonialism—and in this, it failed.
Though the magic system is creative and raises some interesting thoughts, Babel was trying to be a novel of ideas offering a strong opposition to colonialism—and in this, it failed.
Angelica Walker-Werth May 16, 2025
The 2020 Emma adaptation brings stunning visuals and humor but takes some liberties with the depth of Emma's character arc.
Angelica Walker-Werth Apr 23, 2025
Fans of fantasy and character development should both be satisfied by The Queen's Bargain.
Angelica Walker-Werth Apr 23, 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise, fleshing out a character essential to the original trilogy while adding ideas that integrate with those it illustrates.
Angelica Walker-Werth Apr 23, 2025
Austen’s most well-known novel is enjoyable and morally sound, showing the dangers of allowing prejudice, arrogance, or deference to others’ opinions to blind us to the truth.
Angelica Walker-Werth Apr 10, 2025
In a world of shallow distractions, rediscovering intellectual pleasures like philosophy and creativity can unlock a deeper, more meaningful life, as Fahrenheit 451 warns about the dangers of neglecting them.
Angelica Walker-Werth Apr 8, 2025
It Ends With Us failed to morally condemn domestic abusers and missed the opportunity of offering a nuanced look at the difficulties their victims face.
Angelica Walker-Werth Mar 27, 2025
The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking novel centered on how to live a deeply satisfying life.
Angelica Walker-Werth Mar 13, 2025
Angel explores how Hogwarts houses reflect Aristotle’s virtues, revealing timeless moral lessons in Harry Potter.
Angelica Walker-Werth Mar 6, 2025