Discworld Mini-Reviews (1/2) | Mort and Reaper Man

Somewhere in the beginning of 2021, I had begun my humble foray into the splendid Discworld series. I had really enjoyed both my initial outings with the series, The Colour of Magic and Guards! Guards!, and had even managed to dedicate two separate reviews on this blog, with full ambition to keep up the tradition …

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The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold | Political fantasy and free will

“What is this astonishing foolishness, that shines brighter than all my father’s gold? Can you teach me to be such a fool too Caz?” “Oh,” breathed Cazaril, “I’m sure of it.” The Curse of Chalion, Lois McMaster Bujold [I have been in a bit of a slump. And in other news, water is wet. Work …

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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin | Of reading classic fantasy and the nature of evil.

“I have come back to you as I left: a fool,” the young man said, his voice harsh and thickened. The mage smiled a little and motioned Ged to sit across the hearth from him, and set to brewing them some tea. A Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula K. Le Guin Every year I feel like …

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