Uncategorized – Critical Musings

Soldier Buoy

A Supernatural/The Boys crossover Sea Shanty … yes I know, but it was written as a GISH challenge, so blame Misha! ~ ~ ~ The hunters worked outside the lore, their deeds known to a few But Soldier Boy, in limelight shines, with a statue in full view Dean brave of heart, honest an’ true,Continue reading “Soldier Buoy”

Discovery – Season 3 Review

*** Note: This review contains SPOILERS *** If you’ve read my previous reviews you’ll know that I’ve been less than impressed with Discovery and though I’ve tried to be fair until now, and list the good along with the bad, I’m certainly past the point of considering whether it is Star Trek. It is not.Continue reading “Discovery – Season 3 Review”

‘Star Trek’ Short Treks season 1 : Review

*** Note: This review contains SPOILERS *** I’m writing this half way into Season 3, I’ve tried to keep it to first impressions but I think some of my later impressions may have affected my patience somewhat. Runaway There was the makings of a good episode here (probably The Dauphin,) but rather than making theContinue reading “‘Star Trek’ Short Treks season 1 : Review”

‘Star Trek’ Discovery Season 2 : Review

*** Note: This review contains SPOILERS *** I’m writing this after seeing the end of Season 3, I’ve tried to keep it to first impressions based on my notes but if some of my current feelings seep in… sorry. I went into season 2 of Discovery trying to keep an open mind but fully expectingContinue reading “‘Star Trek’ Discovery Season 2 : Review”

What is Canon… and why does it matter?

In pop culture the word canon is used to define the history of a fictional universe, including the rules that give meaning to its existence. For example, Discworld by Terry Pratchett is not governed by the rules of physics but by the rules of Narrativia. This means that what goes up may not necessarily comeContinue reading “What is Canon… and why does it matter?”

Star Trek: Lower Decks Episode 1 Review

So CBS All Access decided to make the first episode of Lower Decks available on YouTube for a short time to allow a wider audience to see it, which is definitely a smart move on their part, although a longer window would have been more helpful. I can definitely see why some fans are conflictedContinue reading “Star Trek: Lower Decks Episode 1 Review”

Evolution by Adega

My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a fast paced, captivating sci-fi novel that does a brilliant job of world building on an epic scale. A well thought out and thought provoking story, cleverly woven together in a futuristic landscape, you quickly become invested in the characters as you follow Edrick through his adventures.Continue reading “Evolution by Adega”

‘Star Trek’ Lower Decks Trailer Review

So I thought I’d be topical for once and record some thoughts about the new animated series coming out of CBS. I’d seen the stills they released beforehand and I am really not a fan of that style of animation. It looks low budget and low effort. Having said that, a show is much moreContinue reading “‘Star Trek’ Lower Decks Trailer Review”

Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

A Modern Retelling of Pride & Prejudice… or so they say! This book gets two stars for being readable and none at all for resembling Pride and Prejudice. It is not an easy thing to take on the modernization of an iconic novel, indeed some might say that it should not be attempted, but thereContinue reading “Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld”

Star Trek Discovery

Season One Review *** Note: This review contains SPOILERS *** At this point in time I have only seen Season 1 of Discovery, (and previously produced shows and films,) and I’m late to the ‘discussion’ because of the way it was released. Let me say first that I’m writing this review not as a mediaContinue reading “Star Trek Discovery”