Book Review
Adventures in Dystopia
by Anna Call
A rich patchwork of global perspectives provides a dizzying bird’s-eye view of class divisions. "Adventures in Dystopia" is a patchwork collection of experiences by loosely connected characters set in various developing countries. Each...
Book Review
Viscoelastic Duende of Life
by Anna Call
"Viscoelastic Duende of Life" is an impressively thoughtful alternative to the cut-and-dried theory of natural selection. Viscoelastic Duende of Life: Evolution of Chaos in Living Matter. presents new theories, founded in biochemistry,...
Book Review
The Stranger and the Time Machine
by Anna Call
Classic time travel story motifs aid an alien stranger in his mission to save the future. Dealing with time travel and personal transformation, "The Stranger and the Time Machine" is a collection of four adventures through time. Each of...
Book Review
My CIA
by Anna Call
Fresh, sharp, and funny, Costanzo comes in from the cold to reveal a CIA far more interesting than any Hollywood fiction. "My CIA" is an unexpectedly fresh and interesting take on a system obscured as much by Hollywood representations as...
Book Review
Fault Lines
by Anna Call
Enlightening and heartfelt, this call to political action is perfect reading for liberal academics. "Fault Lines" examines current culture and politics in the light of liberal and conservative philosophy, especially as they relate to the...
Book Review
Brittle Star
by Anna Call
Dualities of hot and cold, zealous and level-headed, distinguish characters and their flaws in this hilarious sci-fi work. Set in a universe where all work is academic, "Brittle Star" follows the journey of a shipload of prisoner...
Book Review
The Children Who Time Lost
by Anna Call
Though many male writers struggle with female perspectives on motherhood, Marvin Amazon carries the theme flawlessly. His smart, engaging style speaks to his confidence as a writer. Fast, gripping, and completely believable in its...