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Book Reviews

In Last Argument of Kings, It’s Evil Versus Evil

There is no room for epic fantasy in this grimdark universe.

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October 5, 2017

Book Reviews

Before They Are Hanged: The Antihero’s Journey

Conventional fantasy goes back to the mud. It's tromped on. Ground down in the dirt. There are people to kill and scores to settle. Conventional fantasy tropes are among the dead.

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October 3, 2017

Everything Else

Arkansas Must Refuse Gondorian Refugees

Gov. Asa Hutchinson's press release had a baby with the Lord of the Rings.

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November 17, 2015

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