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Book Reviews for 2023 So Far
We appear to be in the midst of a resurgence of pulp. But rather than spinning a rack of pulp magazines and comics at your local grocery store, instead you spin the scroll wheel on your mouse to browse online shelves. Mountains of adventures are ready to be downloaded to your device, or delivered straight to your door. Books dominate my entertainment diet, and I’ve found myself more excited for book releases than for upcoming movies and TV shows.
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Create the Culture
When big studios announce that they’ve acquired a beloved IP, or are remaking a classic story, there’s no excitement left. There’s no anticipation other than dread for whatever flop they’ll end up delivering. The fix for this is simple and time-tested (although Hollywood can’t bring themselves to embrace it).
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Story: Malice at Midnight
It’s the dead of night, and something is clearly wrong. The family dog raises the alarm, and wakes the house. A family man must rely on his wits, will, weapons (and a stranger’s help) to battle a beast who’s dead set on attacking his home and loved ones.
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The Pilgrim's Hope
The last time I read The Pilgrim’s Progress, I was inspired by Christian’s courage in the face of evil. This time, I am struck by how Christian’s hope kept him from succumbing to despair.
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What Does Superversive Mean?
Modern storytelling, whether it be in the form of songs, poems, television shows, movies, or books has been progressively tearing down our cultural foundations by trying to convince the audience that lies are truth, ugliness is beautiful, and evil is good. Superversion is the antidote to such societal decay.
