It’s fun but really requires your suspension of disbelief.
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Dataclysm by Christian Rudder
An irreverent, provocative, and visually fascinating look at what our online lives reveal about who we really are--and how this …
Garrett rated New Dark Age: 5 stars
New Dark Age by James Bridle
As the world around us increases in technological complexity, our understanding of it diminishes. Underlying this trend is a single …
Garrett rated Snow Crash: 5 stars
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosaNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he’s a warrior prince. …
Garrett reviewed The Holy Bible
Review of 'The Holy Bible' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Garrett reviewed Embracing Defeat by John W. Dower
Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II is a history book written …
Review of 'Embracing Defeat' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This is hands down the most detailed book outlining post-WW2 Japan. Often times, it's probably a bit more academic than you'd want, although I think that those who are genuinely interested in the era and the way that the States handled post-surrender Japan.
This is hands down the most detailed book outlining post-WW2 Japan. Often times, it's probably a bit more academic than you'd want, although I think that those who are genuinely interested in the era and the way that the States handled post-surrender Japan.
Garrett reviewed Lisey's Story by Stephen King
Two years after her husband's death, Lisey Landon decides it's time to go through his …
Review of "Lisey's Story" on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
"Reality is Ralph"
This book had a lot of great moments with takeaways that feel fairly profound while maintaining an exciting story arc. There are a few moments that feel like it could've wrapped up early but I think the way it comes around by filling out the story in a way I didn't expect was rewarding.
"Reality is Ralph"
This book had a lot of great moments with takeaways that feel fairly profound while maintaining an exciting story arc. There are a few moments that feel like it could've wrapped up early but I think the way it comes around by filling out the story in a way I didn't expect was rewarding.
Garrett reviewed Under A White Sky by Elizabeth Kolbert
Elizabeth Kolbert takes a hard look at the new world we are creating. Along the …
Review of 'Under A White Sky' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This is probably one of my last updates on Goodreads. I'm headed over to StoryGraph, an independent, black-owned website that has quite a bit of promise and a really strong recommendation system. Feel free to follow my account over there as it continues to get updates:
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As for this book:
There's an amount of insight into the changing of our environments in a way that points to larger-scale issues that are likely to impact our way of life sooner, rather than later. When we hear about climate change and the impending climate catastrophe, we often only think of temperatures rising and some sort of apocalyptic scenario in which we all burn to a crisp. I think this book provides an important amount of context to what's going on now in the world that is directly linked to these changes and how they're only going to be exacerbated without some …
This is probably one of my last updates on Goodreads. I'm headed over to StoryGraph, an independent, black-owned website that has quite a bit of promise and a really strong recommendation system. Feel free to follow my account over there as it continues to get updates:
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jansendotsh
As for this book:
There's an amount of insight into the changing of our environments in a way that points to larger-scale issues that are likely to impact our way of life sooner, rather than later. When we hear about climate change and the impending climate catastrophe, we often only think of temperatures rising and some sort of apocalyptic scenario in which we all burn to a crisp. I think this book provides an important amount of context to what's going on now in the world that is directly linked to these changes and how they're only going to be exacerbated without some sort of immediate action. It's a great primer for folks who want to know why climate change and human intervention matters, with numerous visible examples along with responses that are being considered.
Garrett rated Billy Summers: 5 stars
How Music Got Free: The End of an Industry, the Turn of the Century, and the Patient Zero of Piracy by Stephen Richard Witt
What happens when an entire generation commits the same crime?
How Music Got Free is a riveting story of …
Garrett rated Taste: My Life Through Food: 3 stars
Garrett reviewed Night Train by Lydia Davis
Review of 'Night Train' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
These "very short stories" were a refreshing and quick read with moments that both made me stop to think and opportunities to actually laugh out loud. I loved this a lot, making no bones about its unvarnished style while still coming across moments of great importance.
These "very short stories" were a refreshing and quick read with moments that both made me stop to think and opportunities to actually laugh out loud. I loved this a lot, making no bones about its unvarnished style while still coming across moments of great importance.
