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So What Will Happen in the Movie?
I saw the movie trailer and thought that it looked interesting, so I put the book on hold at the library. Now, months later, I'm happy to report that The People are correct and the vibes of this book do not match the vibes of the movie trailer. Although it was not what I was expecting, I still really enjoyed the book. The first half dragged, and while I came to appreciate it once I had finished, it still made a slow start.
Kendall Carroll
Sep 212 min read


This Book is NOT Called "Atomic Noodle"
You're not going to believe me, but I did like the story beats of this book. It certainly made me want to try biang biang noodles. But I was overall unimpressed with the writing and the implementations of the central allegory.
Kendall Carroll
Mar 304 min read


Working From Home
Overall, this was a very unique book that was told in the perfect way. It was a clever way to explore the scarier side of technology, as well as being a hilarious way to tell a story.
Kendall Carroll
Jan 42 min read


Well, Women Aren't Perfect Either
I guess I should've known better from the title, but I wasn't expecting this book to be as male-focused as it was. This brand of "feminism" is unfortunately a little too TERF-like than I'm comfortable with, but I also have to wonder if that was the goal. Was this book actually attempting to be a feminism novella? I don't really think so. Perhaps it should've tried harder to do so, because as it was, I found this book lacking.
Kendall Carroll
Jul 16, 20252 min read


When Viral Marketing Works: "This is How You Lose the Time War"
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Pages: 198 Genre: science fiction, romance Rating: 5 Stars...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 16, 20252 min read


"In Our Likeness"
In Our Likeness by Bryan VanDyke Amazon First Reads August 2024 Pages: 224 Genre: science fiction Rating: 1 Star Kindle Highlights...
Kendall Carroll
Aug 18, 20244 min read


"Red Rising"
Red Rising by Pierce Brown Pages: 384 Genre: sci-fi, fantasy Rating: 1 Stars See my Notes and Highlights from the book here. Darrow is a...
Kendall Carroll
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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