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Nathan Anderson’s ‘Deconstruction of a Symptom’ is a standout collection
Happy National Poetry Day from outside the UK! It’s not often I know the author of the piece I’m reviewing, but there’s a first time for everything! Even better, this is a collection you’ll want in your life — swing on by and learn why!
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Mostly good: on ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ (the book)
One of the most beloved stories in fiction, and mostly harmless indeed! In my review of the book rendition of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I try and comprehend why I didn’t fall head over heels with this novel, and instead turn to you, lovely people, in hopes of finding out: what did I miss? Also, 42.
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On railroading: ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker’ is the worst finale ever made
Oh boy. We’re at the final Skywalker Star Wars film, and I have never before been so disappointed by a movie — much less a finale 42 years in the making — in my life. We’re talking ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — Rise of Skywalker’, and I have more than a few things to say about this railroading disaster. For better or worse, this is my biggest review yet — you genuinely do not want to miss this, folks.