Embracing Transformation: A Review of The Transition by Logan-Ashley Kisner When I stumbled across Logan-Ashley Kisner’s The Transition, I was immediately drawn in by its unique blend of visceral body horror and the poignant narrative of a queer coming-of-age story. The duality of fighting for bodily autonomy amidst supernatural transformation felt like an uncharted territory, …
Book Review: Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back As I turned the pages of Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—And How to Bring It Back, I found myself reflecting on a peculiar irony: in a time when we crave swift action and effective governance, our progress is mired …
A Thought-Provoking Dive Into "The Future" by Naomi Alderman When I first laid eyes on The Future by Naomi Alderman, I was instantly drawn to the blend of dystopian themes and a complex narrative—perfect for these uncertain times we find ourselves in. Alderman, known for her previous groundbreaking work The Power, delivers yet another thought-provoking …
Book Review: Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech When I first stumbled upon Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech, co-authored by the economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, I was instantly intrigued. The title hinted at a grand narrative of societal evolution, one that seemed all too relevant in our whirlwind …