Tag: characterization

by M. Bijman August 1, 2022

Sp(r)outing nonsense? The how-to of reviewing

On YouTube, the ultimate destination for everyone who has an opinion they want to share, there are many rants andContinue Reading

by M. Bijman April 16, 2021

Discussion of writing style Review of historical fiction Review of new book

What is “too long”? – The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel (Part 3 of 4)

In this post I continue to analyze the long and deeply nuanced historical novel, The Mirror and the Light. Previously,Continue Reading

by M. Bijman February 2, 2019

Backstories Current events Discussion of writing style Media and Technology Review of anthology Review of new book Review of new science fiction Review of science fiction Reviews of short stories

Science Fiction versus HARD Science Fiction – The real science behind the Twelve Tomorrows Anthology

John Scalzi’s Science Fiction (SF) novel Head On was taken a step closer to being real when, in December 2018,Continue Reading

by M. Bijman April 2, 2017

Discussion of author’s portfolio Discussion of writing style Review of modern fiction Review of new book Review of new novel

Nice but Light-Weight – Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

I did not like Backman’s previous novel, A Man Called Ove, but was spurred on to buy book no.3, Britt-MarieContinue Reading

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