Author Archives: ccabaniss

The main difference I see between House of the Scorpion and the rest of the novels we’ve read is the lack of technology. The very beginning takes place in a lab, but instead of growing the children in giant test … Continue reading → Continue reading →

They’re starting to rouse. I know it’s about time, but I’m anxious. For most of them, it’s the first time going through this. Perhaps that will dull their emotions when they realize it. Five years isn’t such a long time, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

“I’m a Synthesist.” He knew that. Of course he knew, everyone did: You can’t observe the system unless you stay outside the system. “On Earth you’re a Synthesist,” he said. “In the Kuiper you’re a Synthesist. Here you’re mass. Do what … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Dear Unborn Child, It is due to some unfortunate circumstances that we are where we are today. In the past, humanity made some major mistakes, leading to a war that almost destroyed us. Some of us were spared at the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The single most alien thing about the world Lilith is thrust into is the aliens themselves. There are many different aspects about them that seem to clash with what humans understand. To start, they look different. Jdahya is described throughout … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I found it hard to choose any one page to have more significance than the others, but for my blog post I will go with page 66 of the Deluxe Edition of We3. It’s the page where the train has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

My initial difficulty upon beginning Neuromancer was the author’s style of writing. I realize he is making you think about the world you’re being tossed into, but personally that is one of my biggest peeves when reading. I feel like … Continue reading → Continue reading →

My first impression upon reading ‘Darkwater’ was an instant reminder of the movie ’28 Days Later’. In fact, I think the basic beginning- waking up to a world now dead- is similar for most zombie flicks. Even ‘The Walking Dead’ … Continue reading → Continue reading →

After looking through the differences between the 1818 version and the 1831 version of Frankenstein, I was a bit shocked at the changes. Some changes were minor rewordings, although they seem quite pointless, but I can’t begin to comprehend the … Continue reading → Continue reading →