The Rediscovery of Alexander Hamilton: From Obscurity to Broadway Fame Having heard such great things about the musical, I decided to give it a watch and enjoyed it a great deal. I’ve always felt that, even if a few liberties … Continue reading
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First published in 1961, Catch-22 has since gone on to become a modern classic and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of anti-war satire to have ever been produced. Inspired by his military career as a bombardier … Continue reading
Since 1983, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been rocking the world with their funk-rock sound. While most of their peers have faded out of the limelight, passed away, or retired, the Chilis continue to perform sold-out stadium shows in … Continue reading
Widely considered to be one of the finest Japanese writers of his generation, Murakami’s name may not be instantly familiar with Western readers, but you’ll no doubt have seen a number of his books on the shelves of your local … Continue reading
Okay, so I may have been on a bit of a Tolkien kick recently, but who can really blame me? The real world is so dreadfully dull, tedious and depressing, and it seems I can’t go five minutes without hearing … Continue reading
Regardless of what you think of Trump’s politics, it’s undeniable that No. 45 has proven to be one of the most controversial and talked about presidents of all time. Both critics and defenders have been arguing to the hilt since … Continue reading
Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman are two of Britain’s most beloved authors, and they’ve both proven their writing skill with the likes of Pratchett’s hugely successful Discworld novels and Gaiman’s Sandman comic series along with novels such as American Gods … Continue reading
As I explained in my review of Norse Myths, both Greek and Norse mythology have always appealed to me because I find it much easier to accept the existence of a God when he/she are not depicted as being benevolent … Continue reading
At a glance, one could be forgiven for assuming that Animal Farm is just a nice children’s story about a group of farmyard animals who, tired of being treated unfairly by their master, rise up to run the farmer out … Continue reading
When we think of which senses are most valuable to us, our sense of smell usually takes a back seat. The idea of losing our sense of sight or hearing is terrible, how would we be able to be aware … Continue reading