When I started reading this novel, I thought it was rather lightweight. A society of gladiators and slaves, with kids speaking typical modern vernacular and riding in pickup trucks? And then I realized. This author is writing about our society. She has just taken a step sideways; our poor have become slaves and our professional athletes have moved […]
“Evita” by Rice and Lloyd Webber, produced by Vancouver Opera
I went to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this evening to take in a bit of culture, but came home mildly disappointed. The problem with “Evita” is that you come to the end, and the wonderful “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” is sung, and there’s no one to cry for. Give credit to lyricist Tim Rice […]
“Welcome to the Madhouse” by S. E. Sasaki
This is a real old-fashioned space opera, except the setting is an orbiting medical facility instead of a battle cruiser. It has the usual cast of alien or semi-human creatures – in this case, animal/human genetic adaptations used as soldiers – the usual high-tech background and solution to problems, and the usual slightly stereotyped characters. […]