Tag: Non-Fiction
Review: The 50 Greatest National Parks of the World by Aaron Millar
In the past couple of years, I have grown increasingly infatuated with nature and its gorgeous landscapes. This interest of mine has led me to reading more about national parks and sightseeing opportunities within western continents, best shown in my positive reception to DK Eyewitness’ recently reviewed USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder and Europe…
Review: Ceremonial Violence by Jonathan Fast
Clearly, I have a somewhat morbid fascination with the topic of school shootings and what sort of incidents, circumstances, and detached individuals it takes to cause one of these horrific events to pan out. Having read a lot of Columbine-centric works, such as The Columbine School Shootings, Columbine: A True Crime Story, A Mother’s Reckoning,…
Review: Europe by Train by DK Eyewitness
As a European who enjoys a scenic train ride and has never really seen anything of his continent’s mainland, travel books like DK Eyewitness’ Europe by Train invigorate my ever-growing desire to see around this cultured, stunning and historically successful landmass. Hence, I picked this book up and could barely put it down once I…
Review: North Korea (3rd Ed.) by Bradt Travel Guides
When one thinks of holidays, or travel guides related to holiday planning, the so-called ‘Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’—best known as North Korea—is not a place that comes to mind. This is primarily because of the public awareness of its isolated, militarised, and authoritarian nature, alongside its paranoia regarding foreigners. Still, I must confess that,…
Review: A Spotter’s Guide to Amazing Architecture by Lonely Planet
I must confess that, for all my love of literature and reading, sometimes it is nice to sit down with a publication that is equal parts photographic and literary. On occasion, it can be nicer to look upon images of picturesque landscapes, scenes, and other sights, without forcing your brain to absorb too much written…
Review: No Easy Answers by Brooks Brown & Rob Merritt
After taking a few months away from reading about the 1999 Columbine Massacre, I decided to indulge again by reading No Easy Answers. Brooks Brown, or the Brown family in general, had a strong link to the Klebolds and a somewhat unpleasant familiarity with the Harrises. For that reason, Brown’s book (co-authored by Rob Merritt,…
Review: Columbine: A True Crime Story by Jeff Kass
Coming off the heels of my reading of the brief, but factual, The Columbine School Shootings by Jenny MacKay, I figured I may as well immerse myself in a more expansive and exploratory investigation of April 1999’s tragedy. Hence, I sat down and read through Jeff Kass’ 330-page chronology, investigation, and expose piece titled Columbine:…
Review: USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder by DK Eyewitness
One of my many lofty dreams in life is to see all—or most—of the United States’ national parks. It is a dream that only seems to grow stronger in desire as I eke further into my twenties, and because of how reoccurring and ever-present it is as of late, I decided to read through all…
Review: The Columbine School Shootings by Jenny MacKay
A few months ago, I read A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold, mother of Columbine mass shooter Dylan Klebold. Whilst I found her memoir and insight into the tragic events of 20 April 1999, I also found that the author had gone to some lengths to tiptoe around the actual events of the day—instead filling…
Review: Fuck Yeah, Video Games by Daniel Hardcastle
Most YouTubers, especially those who do let’s plays and gaming content, aren’t highly regarded as great writers. The same is somewhat true of Daniel Hardcastle (of Nerd³ fame), but his passion and somewhat bearable comedic edge shine through in this love letter to video games. Part autobiography, part educational, part review; Fuck Yeah, Video Games…
