Tag Archives: Gamma

John Scalzi’s Cat Book

Posted on April 29, 2026 by JC

Starter Villain by John Scalzi, Tor Books, September 19th, 2023 It may be hard to believe but the United States came really close to legalising rape in late 2012. You might scoff but this was all but a certainty according … Continue reading →

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A Gamma Best Rendered Cold

Posted on March 22, 2026 by JC

Over the last six months or so, I have read through four books by English author Joe Abercrombie. This began with his First Law Trilogy, which includes his debut novel, The Blade Itself. Following the success of this trilogy, he … Continue reading →

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The Gamma of Melniboné

Posted on November 25, 2025 by JC

Last month I wrote a general review of The Witcher series of short stories and the novels up to The Lady of the Lake (two prequel novels have been published since). Like most, I was more familiar with the character … Continue reading →

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Second-Rate Sci-Fi

Posted on March 30, 2025 by JC

In the Black by Patrick S. Tomlinson, Tor Books, October 13th, 2020 I can’t begin this review without at least briefly discussing the author as it was his online antics that led me to seeking out this book in the … Continue reading →

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Gaiman’s Secret King

Posted on August 7, 2024 by JC

Neil Gaiman has been in the news a lot recently been the subject of a number recent accusations by women which have been covered extensively by Fandom Pulse and some smaller online outlets. As a result of this, his dedicated … Continue reading →

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Moviebob’s Book: Blob by Blob

Posted on March 30, 2024 by JC

  Super Mario Bros. 3: Brick by Brick by Bob Chipman, Fangamer, 1st July, 2013 Why would I review a book that is not only out of print but seems to be one the author would mostly want to forget? … Continue reading →

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A Gamma’s Midlife Crisis

Posted on March 23, 2024 by JC

  Sideways by Rex Pickett, St Martin’s Griffin, October 1st, 2004 I first learned of the film Sideways through this post on what was (it is now hard to believe), one of the more entertaining websites on the Internet. I … Continue reading →

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The Name of the Gamma

Posted on December 2, 2023 by JC

I have been curious about this book for quite a while. Not because of the praise it has received but quite the opposite. Vox Day has stated he was unable to finish it and has singled out Kvothe as the … Continue reading →

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Peter Hitchens versus Gamma

Posted on October 15, 2023 by JC

I came across this interview that was put into my YouTube feed (I don’t have an account but my viewing habits are still noticed by the infernal algorithm), which was a recent interview with Peter Hitchens. I find Hitchens interesting … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Conans

Posted on May 7, 2023 by JC

Conan – Blood of the Serpent by S. M. Stirling, Titan Books, December 6th, 2022 Last month I reviewed The Siege of the Black Citadel by “The Legend” Chuck Dixon. I mentioned in the review that it was the first … Continue reading →

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