Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Asks the title of Philip K. Dick’s most well-known novel, which famously inspired Blade Runner—a cult classic I never got into. I know, I know, everyone is raving about this movie, it’s so amazing, cool, revolutionary, and all that. A timeless classic. A masterpiece. Yet, as I repeat these words after thousands of reviewers, I just don’t feel it, personally. Zero feelings whatsoever. Nada. […]
Melmoth the Wanderer, a Gothic Classic for Spooktober
Written in 1820, this Gothic novel promises its readers unimaginable levels of dread in the depths of humanity. We are in the middle of October, the days are getting darker and colder, and life has already slowed down a little. It’s time to settle in and enjoy our hot tea under a warm blanket. What else could be a better companion for this than a spooky book that sucks out […]
Not The Best ‘Palo Alto’ Review
11 years after its first publication, I finally read James Franco’s ‘Palo Alto’ this January and I’ve already shared my initial thoughts on it in this Medium article. Here’s yet another take on it. I’m not going to spoil anything for those who haven’t read it yet, I’m simply telling you my reading experience and how this book made me feel.
