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reviews of books, movies, and other such things by married English professors

Her Book Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (2001)

Why she read it: She found a Neil Gaiman book at a used book store and like most gateway drugs, that drew her to American Gods, though curiosity of the … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman (1998)

Why she read it: familiar with Neil Gaiman; found copy at used book store Would she recommend it: yes Her review: My experience with Neil Gaiman before this book is … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill (2014)

Why she read it: Reviewed positively on EW.com Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: If you are a fan of Ernest Hemingway’s writing or Raymond Carver, you are probably … Continue reading

October 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Villa America by Liza Klaussmann (2015)

Why she read it: A good review in Entertainment Weekly Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: Based on real life characters in a time of that seems sheened with … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

Why he watched it: original film was campy sci-fi fun His rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars His review: I didn’t know much, if anything, about this film when I … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Book Review: Attack on Titan 15 by Hajime Isayama (2015)

Why he read it: been reading manga after watching the animated series Would he recommend it: Yes His review: Her: “How was your book?” Him: “Well, it advanced the plot.” … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)

Why he watched it: recently read novel on which movie is based His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: When it comes to movies based on books, I … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Her Book Review: Louisa Meets Bear by Lisa Gornick (2015)

Why she read it: excellent review at EW.com Would she recommend it: Yes Her review: In my experience, the best books are those which suck you in, which provide you … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · 1 Comment

Our Movie Review: Stories We Tell (2012)

Why we watched it: read positive reviews His rating: 4 out of 5 stars Her review: I have been reading good things about this film for a long while before … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Predestination (2014)

Why he watched it: read positive review His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: Time travel is such a tricky premise for a movie. While creating intentional paradoxes … Continue reading

August 29, 2015 · Leave a comment