A Lengthy Read I’m recording a few more thoughts on the blue book, Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Just a few notes—I listened to another podcast, another review about the book, and it made me think of something. … Continue reading Delving into Black Leopard, Red Wolf: A Complex and Brutal Journey
So, I finally finished Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James; it took me some time to get through it, one because of the length. And I think also because of the content, it’s not one of those easy reads. … Continue reading A Tough Journey through Black Leopard, Red Wolf
I wanted to talk about the world-building in the book compared to other fantasy novels I’ve read recently. So, the last few fantasy books that I’ve read include Akata Witch, the Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, The Belles by … Continue reading Exploring Worldbuilding: A Comparison of Black Leopard, Red Wolf with Other Fantasy Novels
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Currently, I’m on Part Seven of the 16-part audiobook. I’ve made a little progress recently, and so far, I still like it. I guess what I’ve enjoyed the most about it is the … Continue reading Black Leopard, Red Wolf: Exploring Fantasy, Sexuality, and a Murky Mystery
I started reading Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James a few months ago, initially checking out an ebook from the online Public Library. I didn’t quite finish it before I had to return it. However, this time around, the … Continue reading Exploring Marlon James’ ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf’: A Journey into Fantasy and Diversity
I am recording a few thoughts on the book How Long ’til Black Future Month by NK Jemisin. Recently, I finished listening to the story The Narcomancer, and it stands out as one of my favorites. I could sense that … Continue reading The Narcomancer: How Long ’til Black Future Month
Children of Blood and Bone From the very first chapter of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, I was drawn in. I was immediately pulled into a world filled with magic, oppression, and the resilience of the human … Continue reading Review of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Sibling Relationships I think it’s interesting how sibling relationships are focused on in this book. Zelie and Tzain have a very close relationship. They are always there for each other, and they always have each other’s backs. Amari and Inan … Continue reading Sibling Relationships, Growth, and Societal Themes in Children of Blood and Bone
I’ve been thinking about the role of the people who connect humans with magic and the gods. Though they have this ability, they are also bound by a rule that they can only help humans and cannot harm them. This … Continue reading The Guardians of Magic in Children of Blood and Bone
Gazing off into Space 