The Stuff and Ramblings:This semi-autobiographical YA novel centers on an adolescent young man called Junior growing up on the Spokane Reservation. Like the author, he was born with hydrocephalus and underwent surgery as an infant. Both also suffered seizures as children. Because he is not athletic, he is easy prey for bullies. He has oneContinue reading “Review of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie”
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Review of “The Capes We Wear” by Avra Margariti
Plot:Wonderboy, with his sidekick (and uncle), the Shield, defends Trafalgar Square against an attack of flying robot monkeys. One of the monstrosities bites Wonderboy, who calls out to his Uncle Elijah before he blacks out. The Shield removes a glove and blasts the monkey into oblivion. He sees the attack as the sloppy work ofContinue reading “Review of “The Capes We Wear” by Avra Margariti”
Reviews of Old and New Stories. Mostly Old 