Monthly Archives: August 2023

Dune by Frank Herbert

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Adam Randall

Dune is, of course, one of the best-selling sci-fi novels ever written, and considered by many to be one of the best ever written. I was, however, a little dubious about starting it, the reason being that I knew a … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Sexism by Linda Scott

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Adam Randall

This is probably the best feminist book I’ve ever read. Essentially, what Linda Scott does in it is look at sexism (or really misogyny) that’s happening all over the world, and then explain how it is that that negatively effects … Continue reading →

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Penguin Classics: The Amazing Spider-Man

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Adam Randall

First of all, I absolutely love the fact that the Penguin Classics range now includes classic comics. The Amazing Spider-Man is one of three Marvel comics to receive a collected volume in a Penguin Classic – I hope that there … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who and the Revenge of the Cybermen by Terrance Dicks

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Adam Randall

Revenge of the Cybermen is not one of my favourite Doctor Who stories. It has its charms, but I think it’s quite bland, and it makes the Cybermen just feel like generic enemy aliens. It might seem odd that I … Continue reading →

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