An overview of the literary sub-genres of science fiction and recommended reads for each.
Author: anikekirsten
Review: The Storm, by David Drake
A review of The Storm, by David Drake, a truly different science fiction story with very human characters.
Creation of the Universe in Norse Mythology: A Speculative View
A speculative essay on the creation of the world in reality and in Norse mythology, and the comparison between them.
Review: The Ingenious, by Darius Hinks
My review of The Ingenious, by Darius Hinks. A wildly fantastic story. Take everything you think you know about fantasy and trash it.
Review: The Fireman, by Joe Hill
Book Review of 'The Fireman' by Joe Hill, an curious and good post-apocalyptic horror story.
Review: E, by Kate Wrath
Review of E, by Kate Wrath. A fascinating dystopia with the flare of sci-fi and a touch of something sinister.
Review: Sick Bastards, by Matt Shaw
A book review of Sick Bastards, by Matt Shaw, a great horror story with gripping characters and chilling themes.
The Illusion of Pacing: A Study of ‘Anne of Green Gables’
A study of how world-building and characterisation can give the illusion of steady pacing where the plot is otherwise slow.
Review: A Star-Wheeled Sky, by Brad R. Torgersen
My review of A Star-Wheeled Sky, by Brad R. Torgersen, a riveting military sci-fi with a cosmic science fiction flare.
Forgotten Pearls: Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
My review of Frankenstein by Mary Shelly for the "Forgotten Pearls Book Review Series". An essential and wonderful read for anyone.
Inception: A Study of Greg Egan’s In The Ruins
A study of In The Ruins by Greg Egan on how to use knowledge and literary devices to distract and incept a concept into the reader's mind.
Forgotten Pearls: A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula Le Guin
My review of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin as part of the "Forgotten Pearls Book Review Series". A great fantasy read for all ages.
Forgotten Pearls Book Review Series
A series of book reviews on vintage literature, the forgotten pearls of the modern age. Read the introduction to the project. The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K Le Guin, reviewed by Jasmine Arch. A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K Le Guin, reviewed by Anike Kirsten. Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, by … Continue reading Forgotten Pearls Book Review Series
Humanising the Character: A Study of “The Metamorphosis”
A short short by Franz Kafka is my focus for this review on how literature can influence and be incorporated into writing...
Deciphering the Message: A Look at P.G Wodehouse’s Something New
Within many works of literature, social critique is prominently on display under the medium of storytelling...
Speculative Futuristic Warfare: Combat-Melee Weapons
Given the choice, a soldier, warrior, predator, prey, a casualty of war, etc will reach for a ranged weapon over a melee weapon...
Speculative Futuristic Warfare: Mass-Driver Weapons
There is a good chance that the weapons of the future will still be projectile and/or combustive and there are ways to make them terrifyingly awesome in fiction...
Speculative Futuristic Warfare: Directed-Energy Weapons
There is a good chance that the weapons of the future will still be projectile and/or combustion, and there are ways to make them terrifyingly awesome in fiction...
South Africa: Science Fiction in Conquest
This beautiful country of South Africa has seen much in the way of disaster and atrocities. It is a nation of colour...
The Undead: History, Legend, and Evolution
The undead have captured the hearts (or brains) and imaginations of the world for centuries; creating cultures and challenging what...