The Death of Superman by Dan Jurgens et al

"The title gives it away, of course, and though it's a classic of the Comic Book genre, I was left trying to piece the facts together since I hadn't read any previous issues and was coming into all of this in the middle of everything. Also Superman's constant declarations that he's the only one strong enough to stop him, etc, etc, etc, got really old, really fast. "

2 Stars.

Pros: It is a classic of Comic Books, so I'm glad I at least read it, even if I didn't really enjoy it all that much/Seeing random members of the Justice League make appearances was entertaining.

Cons: I've never actually read a Superman comic and his constant witticisms/dialogue of "I'm the only one who can stop him/Your path of rampage ends here" got really old, really fast/Doomsday, as far as we know, wasn't made from Kryptonite, so why was he able to kill Superman?

Full Review:

Without reason or explanation, we're suddenly aware that Doomsday, a creature who came out of seemingly nowhere, breaks out of his prison and begins a path of destruction and death. A few members of the Justice League attempt to stop him, to no avail. He keeps going, knocking them aside like flies.

Superman gets wind of the situation and flies in to help, knowing that he's the only one who's strong enough to withstand the apparent indestructible Doomsday. They fight their way across the U.S. and the final battle takes place in the middle of Metropolis. I'm not giving anything away when I say the final outcome is, well, the title of the Graphic novel.

The thing with Comic Books in general is if you haven't read previous issues, it's like walking into the middle of a conversation. You're stuck trying to put together the pieces of what has happened before and trying to make sense of it all. Though it's a classic of the Comic Book genre, I found it a little too campy and predictable for my tastes.

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Fantastic Voyage by Isaac Asimov

"When a scientist, Benes, who has integral and world changing information attempts to defect and join our Side, he's injured. A blood clot forms in his brain and the only way to save his life is to miniaturize the crew of the Proteus and inject them into Benes' body, so they can break up the blood clot from the inside. Of course, one thing after another goes wrong and every chapter is a new catastrophe but it was definitely a fantastic voyage. 2 Stars Pros: Grant is one dry character but he's a welcome bit of amusement in an otherwise serious and scientific novel. Cons: Grant is also SUCH a man that he spends most of the mission staring at saving the one woman board, Cora./Definitely ripe with anatomical lessons and what part of the body they were in. Since I've never been great at anatomy, a lot of it was lost on me and became burdensome near the end. Full Review: As in all things, there is a good side and a bad side. This book is very vague as...

Animal Farm by George Orwell

"A blithe and scathing commentary on equality, power, corruption and how everyone is created equal, but...some are more equal than others. Orwell hit the nail right on the head with this novel and it's no wonder it's a staple for most high school curriculums. " 3 Stars. Pros: Benjamin the Donkey is the smartest animal on the farm and it would have done all the others a world of good if they had listened to him in the first place. Cons: The fact that societies like this actually do exist is nauseating and terrible. It's not a con, per se, it's just a gut wrenching fact. Full Review: When the overworked and mistreated Animals on Manor Farm decide to rise up and overthrow their cruel master, they're successful. They rebel and now find themselves with an entire Farm to run. They rename it Animal Farm and are intent on creating a paradise, where work and play are equal, where productivity is key but relaxation is a must and all the lives of all the animal...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

"Arnold Spirit, Jr, or "Junior" as he's known on the Rez, does something no Spokane Indian has ever done. He enrolls in Reardon High School and begins the long and often painful process off navigating not only high school and adolescence but also being an outsider. Alexie handles it all with grace, humor and honesty. This was a great read. I would recommend it to anyone." 5 Stars Pros: Alexie handles the ups and downs of not only adolescence, but tragedy and loss in a stark, honest but gut wrenchingly relatable way. Cons: Some of Junior's all-consuming guilt, though understandable was a little repetitive but it's all part of being a teenager. Full Review: It all starts when Arnold Spirit Jr, or Junior, throws a textbook across the classroom. When he opened the book he saw his mother's name, her maiden name and it enrages him. He's furious that the reservation is so poor that they're learning from thirty-year old textbooks. He doesn't...

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