Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) by Lois Lowry
In her strongest work to date, Lois Lowry once again creates a mysterious but plausible …
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5 stars
Good story, ends a bit abruptly
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Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Giver by Lois Lowry
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories …
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4 stars
Interesting tale. Read some reviews that it's not original, and has done plot holes. Both are true. However, I enjoyed it and, as a YA novel, it's a good introduction to the themes. I'll be reading more in this world
Interesting tale. Read some reviews that it's not original, and has done plot holes. Both are true. However, I enjoyed it and, as a YA novel, it's a good introduction to the themes. I'll be reading more in this world
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of …
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5 stars
Fascinating, and a lot of fun.
I listened to the audio book and, frankly, in the beginning Gaiman's reading isn't the best. But either he got better or I got used to it. Mainly, some (not all) of the dialogue seemed flat
The book itself is wonderful. I know little about Norse mythology, and so was really interested in some of the details, as well as the history
Fascinating, and a lot of fun.
I listened to the audio book and, frankly, in the beginning Gaiman's reading isn't the best. But either he got better or I got used to it. Mainly, some (not all) of the dialogue seemed flat
The book itself is wonderful. I know little about Norse mythology, and so was really interested in some of the details, as well as the history
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Malcolm X by Walter Dean Myers
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5 stars
Good overview. Not comprehensive, but gives a great view of his life
Bryan L. Fordham rated Martin & Malcolm & America: 4 stars
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5 stars
Really solid work, and eye-opening.
There's a fine line between "well researched" and "repetitive," and my personal feelings is this one landed on the wrong side at times. But not enough to take too much away from the work as a whole.
A different angle than One Nation Under God by Kruse, so a good compliment to it.
Really solid work, and eye-opening.
There's a fine line between "well researched" and "repetitive," and my personal feelings is this one landed on the wrong side at times. But not enough to take too much away from the work as a whole.
A different angle than One Nation Under God by Kruse, so a good compliment to it.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile
Ter Kuile, cohost of the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, demonstrates in his …
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DNF just not for me
“As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened …
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5 stars
This is a powerful, beautiful, painful book.
I started this back in April but, with all that's been going on in 2020, I had to stop for a while. It's beautifully written, but was just too much.
I picked it back up in late November. I'm so glad I did.
The writing is beautiful. Wilkerson makes her case and drives it home. A searing indictment of caste in America, and how we refuse so often to even see it.
This is a powerful, beautiful, painful book.
I started this back in April but, with all that's been going on in 2020, I had to stop for a while. It's beautifully written, but was just too much.
I picked it back up in late November. I'm so glad I did.
The writing is beautiful. Wilkerson makes her case and drives it home. A searing indictment of caste in America, and how we refuse so often to even see it.
Explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration and examines Christianity's role in its evolution …
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4 stars
Good info, but not earth shattering, new information.
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5 stars
Got a ton out of this.
In my opinion this is the best type of book: Well researched and argued, with plenty to think about whether you agree or disagree with each point.
I already had a ton of respect for Dr. West, and this work confirmed and deepened that sentiment.
The section about an argument at Harvard in the next-to-last chapter seemed out of place, and it's the only blemish on my opinion.
4.5 stars, rounded up on the tradition of the Calvinist Batman.
Got a ton out of this.
In my opinion this is the best type of book: Well researched and argued, with plenty to think about whether you agree or disagree with each point.
I already had a ton of respect for Dr. West, and this work confirmed and deepened that sentiment.
The section about an argument at Harvard in the next-to-last chapter seemed out of place, and it's the only blemish on my opinion.
4.5 stars, rounded up on the tradition of the Calvinist Batman.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Night Fire by Michael Connelly
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5 stars
Another fun one. I like this team up
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower, Book 7) by Stephen King (Dark Tower (7))
[The Dark Tower][1] VII
Roland’s ka-tet is reunited, but not without cost. The last …
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5 stars
Wow. A brutal book, but it seems true to the story.
Not much to say, as I don't want to spoil the story. Such a great series, and it's a great ending to the tale.
Wow. A brutal book, but it seems true to the story.
Not much to say, as I don't want to spoil the story. Such a great series, and it's a great ending to the tale.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6): 5 stars
Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6) by Stephen King
[The Dark Tower][1] VI
Susannah, now pregnant, has yet another taking control of her. The demon-mother, Mia, uses Susannah …
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed I Dissent by Debbie Levy
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5 stars
Such a fun, quick read. Kids loved it, and it spurred done good conversations with K
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5 stars
Sweet and fun. N loves it, and loves taking about the details in the pictures. All the kids think it's a fun story.
Sweet and fun. N loves it, and loves taking about the details in the pictures. All the kids think it's a fun story.