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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

by Michael Chabon

Finished 2010-08-29
Serbs and CroatsThe Struggle in Yugoslavia

by Alex N. Dragnich

Finished 2010-08-23

I knew that this account was written with an eye on defending Serbia, and I think that in some ways Dragnich did an admirable job discussing the motives of most parties. Unfortunately, what he most neglected was Serbia itself: despite his attempts to sound even-handed and fairly analyze actions of which he clearly disapproved from Croatia and Slovenia, he gave no thought to Serbia’s own actions. When I looked up major players mentioned in the book, I found accusations (real or not) that were not even addressed by Dragnich.

Basically, this book helped to give me a good idea of how many Serbians may see their recent history, and to develop some impression of what actually happened. And while I believe that Dragnich has an agenda, I don’t believe that he intended simply to force it upon people with this book. He obviously has a level of dissatisfaction with much of the recent history of the area and its leaders - Serb, Croat, and otherwise. But whatever the facts, he does Serbia a disservice in ignoring the larger issues and accusations against the country. It denies him the opportunity to properly address those accusations, and lends the whole book an air (hopefully undeserved) of propaganda.

I am looking for another book at this point that will address the issue with a more historical and detached approach. Open to suggestions.
The Time Machine

by H. G. Wells

Finished 2010-06-07

Despite its age, the adventure it presented and the concepts within felt neither dated, nor clichéd, nor unoriginal. There’s an atmosphere in the stark style of writing that lends itself to the waning days of life on planet Earth. Very quick but fascinating.
The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Finished 2010-06-03

Quite an adventure. A pretty quick read, but its age and style present some interesting words and phrases that are less-familiar in modern English.
Making ComicsStorytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

by Scott McCloud

Finished 2010-06-01
The Titan's Curse

by Rick Riordan

Finished 2010-05-25
Tales of H. P. Lovecraft

by Joyce Carol Oates

Finished 2010-03-17
Understanding ComicsThe Invisible Art

by Scott McCloud

Finished 2010-03-16
The Sea of Monsters

by Rick Riordan

Finished 2010-02-23

Better than the first one, at least. We’ll see if it continues to improve.
In Defense of FoodAn Eater's Manifesto

by Michael Pollan

Finished 2010-02-05

A lot more food for thought (no pun intended?) than real prescriptions or proscriptions. Interesting, easily readable. A little more geared to the middle class, further on in life than I am - I essentially still live a college lifestyle still: no dining room, roommates are strangers, little room in the fridge or time to cook it because of social and professional obligations, and definitely nowhere to plant a garden. But that’s a lot of excuses and his advice is still sound. It’s a lifestyle change and it takes a commitment, as Pollan says. Anyway, I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to think about food culture, cooking, even American culture as a whole as it relates to big business.
The Lightning Thief

by Rick Riordan

Finished 2010-02-01

An attempt to combine Harry Potter with Holden Caulfield that’s interesting but not as compelling. It suffers a lot from “adult-trying-to-think-and-talk-like-a-kid” syndrome.

I’m going to finish the series, though, because I hear it gets better and I love adventure and mythology.
The Crying of Lot 49

by Thomas Pynchon

Finished 2009-01-01
The Subtle Knife

by Philip Pullman

Finished 2008-09-24
A Branded World

by Michael Levine

Finished 2008-01-01
Over Sea, Under Stone

by Susan Cooper

Finished 2008-01-01

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

The Time Machine

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Making ComicsStorytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

The Titan's Curse

Tales of H. P. Lovecraft

Understanding ComicsThe Invisible Art

The Sea of Monsters

In Defense of FoodAn Eater's Manifesto

The Lightning Thief

The Crying of Lot 49

The Subtle Knife

Over Sea, Under Stone