Joseph Cox delivers a thriller filled with such detail. His investigative prowess along with empathy for all actors involved shines through. Cox frameJoseph Cox delivers a thriller filled with such detail. His investigative prowess along with empathy for all actors involved shines through. Cox frames the story of bravado for the FBI and the various intelligence agencies of the world against rising concerns of threats to privacy and increased surveillance. My most memorable part of the story comes when a convict, in the grasp of some of the best FBI agents, slips past them when they are asleep. It shows how human the FBI are and the very human challenges present in the cat and mouse game....more
The book took me on a marvelous quest for truth and expectedly left me to form my own conclusions. I am enriched by following the life of Bertrand RusThe book took me on a marvelous quest for truth and expectedly left me to form my own conclusions. I am enriched by following the life of Bertrand Russell and his peers, who show that the quest for truth demands all that you have and sometimes abandoning that quest to messy, complex and emotion of humanity can sometimes lead you closer to truth. I found the existential themes to be absolutely fascinating and it reinforces the spirit of absurdity in my mind and the freedom that comes from everything (and nothing) having meaning. The meta-level plot of the creation of the comic gave me a fascinating look into how people are studied and understood. This is nothing but a glowing recommendation....more
Soma's love for flavour and food was absolutely charming. The characterisation of the bandana wearing maestro and his rivals is spot on.Soma's love for flavour and food was absolutely charming. The characterisation of the bandana wearing maestro and his rivals is spot on....more
This is a fascinating read that got me thinking about the nature of a therapeutic relationship and the importance of the medium (and it's affordances)This is a fascinating read that got me thinking about the nature of a therapeutic relationship and the importance of the medium (and it's affordances). I view this broadly as a book on communication and connection that I strongly recommend...more
This game is not real and yet it's world is filled with monsters (nay, humanity). It also features gorgeous pixel artThis game is not real and yet it's world is filled with monsters (nay, humanity). It also features gorgeous pixel art...more
This book was not supposed to exist but it does and I am thankful for it. It is lonely at the centre of the earth but this book gives me reasons to trThis book was not supposed to exist but it does and I am thankful for it. It is lonely at the centre of the earth but this book gives me reasons to try not to live there anymore....more
Discovering yourself is a process of wading through waters of insight and tears. The book captures the effervescence of insight amidst the chaos that Discovering yourself is a process of wading through waters of insight and tears. The book captures the effervescence of insight amidst the chaos that is growing up. It is artful but lacks memorable imagery. Yet, the book is a worthy addition to queer narratives and especially queer memoirs...more