After reading Kurt Vonnegut’s “The Epizootic,” the second story in his posthumously published collection, While Mortals Sleep, I wanted to bring to light the hushed up epidemic that ravaged America a few decades ago: the epizootic. Of course, actions have since been taken to rid America of this disease, so let me tell you aboutContinue reading ““The Epizootic” by Kurt Vonnegut”
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Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco
It could just be me, but I wasn’t completely satisfied with Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado. I liked the way the writer incorporated different forms of media and literature, all of which eventually made sense as the story developed, into one cohesive work, but I was just … okay with it. It’s not a very long book,Continue reading “Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco”
“The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury
If I were to describe “The Veldt,” a short story in Ray Bradbury’s The Invisible Man, it would be “creepy.” In this world, you can buy a house that’s practically alive. The house is at your service, and you never have to lift a finger. Gone are the days when you have to clean andContinue reading ““The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury”