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Octavia E. Butler
After reading Parable of the Sower, I was truly amazed by Octavia E. Butler’s work. And it turns out, I’m not alone—she is one of the most influential writers in speculative fiction. What I find particularly fascinating is her ability to address complex social issues within the context of her stories. In this genre, she…
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Apocalyptic book recommendations
In this blog post, we embark on a journey through the realms of apocalyptic literature, curating a list of gripping reads that will transport you to dystopian landscapes, challenge your perception of reality, and make you ponder the “what ifs” that linger in the corners of our collective imagination. 1 DRY For my first recommendation…
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Book Review: The day of the triffids
This might be one of my favourite classics of all time: The day of the triffids. It is a post-apocalyptic story written by John Wyndham in 1951. The protagonist Bill Mason wakes up in a hospital with bandages over his eyes. Because of an accident he had to undergo an operation to save his sight.…
