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Odin Halvorson

indubitablyodin@ramblingreaders.org

Joined 1 year, 11 months ago

I am a scholar, writer, pop-fiction fan, and tech enthusiast. My interests range from sci-fi and fantasy, to political and social theories, to philosophy, to tech, to history, to romance... the list basically goes on forever.

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Philip Reeve: Predator's Gold (Paperback, 2017, Scholastic Press) 5 stars

Reeve Weaves Wonderous Realms

5 stars

The second book in this quartet, Predator's Gold continues the tale of Hester Shaw and Tom Natsworthy, as they find themselves traveling to the far north of the world where a half-dead city trundles its way toward an uncertain future. The story is just as snappy and gripping as the first, but manages to offer even more character depth, intensity, fun, and heart-wrenching twists.

reviewed Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve (Mortal Engines Quartet, #1)

Philip Reeve: Mortal Engines (Paperback, 2004, Harper Collins US UK) 4 stars

"It was a dark, blustery afternoon in spring, and the city of London was chasing …

One of the best series I've ever read

5 stars

There are plenty of far-future stories set long after the demise of the world we know, but few as delightful, provocative, stirring, and clever as Mortal Engines. Centered on two young people, one gripped by a desire for revenge, the other swept up in her wake, the tale takes place in a fantastical landscape of moving cities that is somehow completely believable and easy to imagine. There's adventure, terror, joy, and woe: and the tale always moves in the most unexpected of ways.

Tina Fey: Bossypants (2011) 4 stars

Bossypants is an autobiographical comedy book written by the American comedian Tina Fey. The book …

Witty, wry, and sizzling

5 stars

Tina Fey's a huge personality and one of those social icons almost everyone has at least heard of, so diving into her perception of herself, and the world she inhabits, is fascinating in the extreme. She's led an interesting life in the arts, interacting with intersections of bizarre and brilliant people, as well as terrible and polished people. She highlights moments from her life with scathing, witty humor that speaks to her experience as a professional SNL comedian, but her wit is frequently turned inwards, and this ability to poke fun at herself makes her at-once relatable and likable. I don't always agree with her views in life, but I sure appreciate her opinions.

Alain de Botton: Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion (2013) 5 stars

Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion is a book by …

An insightful look into the pitfalls of modernity, and a path to holistic healing

5 stars

One of my favorite books on secularism, Religion for Atheists is at once extremely approachable, funny, profound, and reverent. It's a rarity to find a combination like this in a secular book, since, so often, atheists in the public eye tend towards sardonic attacks on religion. To find a book that's not only free from meanness, but that actually explores how ancient traditions, functional rituals, and mindful celebration can have a positive impact on our daily lives, is surprising and wonderful.