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Review: ‘Confederates’ — Civil war, culture war

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Theatre Review Race History Theatre Art Race Society History
  1. Dominique Morisseau's play 'Confederates' raises thought-provoking questions about racism and justice in American culture.
  2. The play explores the complexities of black characters navigating societal expectations and pressure.
  3. The performances by actors Nonye Obichere and Valerie Thames in 'Confederates' are highlighted for their depth and authenticity.

Book Review: "Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 22
🎙 Podcasts Review
  1. The reviewer gave 'Anthropocene Reviewed' by John Green a 4/5 rating, appreciating it despite having listened to most of it on the podcast.
  2. Each review in the book explores different aspects of our current age and concludes with a star rating, prompting reflective thoughts.
  3. The essays in the book inspired intellectual exploration and contemplation, offering the reader new perspectives and enriching experiences.

Book Review: "On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction" by William Zinsser 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 21
📚 Literature Review Writing Nonfiction Advice Examples
  1. The book provides practical advice that improves writing for any kind of work.
  2. The use of examples from American writers adds value, even though some readers may not be into the literary history aspect.
  3. The main message is that simple writing style doesn't mean a lack of intelligence; in fact, it can be powerful.

Indie review: blog2doc, converting blogs to Word documents

The Tech Bubble • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Review Tool Business Model Recommendations Pricing
  1. Consider starting with identifying customer problems before developing a solution.
  2. Pivoting an idea to meet a more pressing need, like offering a complete backup service, can lead to more value and market demand.
  3. When structuring pricing for a service, consider the value it provides customers and whether it justifies a monthly fee or a pay-per-use model.

Looking back at the Star Wars sequel trilogy

Tom Thought • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Film Analysis Review
  1. The Force Awakens was a good start to the trilogy, introducing iconic characters, but lacked depth in worldbuilding and character arcs.
  2. The Last Jedi had interesting storytelling and character dynamics, but caused problems for the trilogy as a whole due to divisive creative decisions and backlash.
  3. The Rise of Skywalker is widely criticized for retroactively ruining the previous films, showcasing a lack of understanding of what makes Star Wars compelling.
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Robots, Monks, & Tea

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 24
📚 Literature Fiction Science fiction Review World Building
  1. A Psalm for the Wild-Built explores a post-apocalyptic society where humans and robots coexist in a post-scarcity world.
  2. The novella follows Dex, a gender-neutral tea monk, on a journey into the wilderness to interact with awakened robots and reconnect with nature.
  3. Chambers' book offers a hopeful and introspective look at human needs, consciousness, and the importance of emotional connection, with balanced world-building that doesn't overwhelm the reader.