Thoughts that I had while reading a new favorite light novel.
Kubikiri Cycle: the Portrayal of Nietzsche’s Idea of Genius
Nietzsche’s portrayal of what a genius is and how people treat them has been one of the fundamental conceptual building blocks of Author NISIOISIN, who has established himself as one of the best light novel authors of recent times. His most popular work, the Monogatari Series, has been adapted into one of the most critically … Continue reading Kubikiri Cycle: the Portrayal of Nietzsche’s Idea of Genius
Youjo Senki is Incredibly Fascinating!
For anyone who is even slightly intrigued by the historic military tales like that of the World Wars, Youjo Senki is truly captivating. In this post, I’ll be going through Youjo Senki, the book, the manga, and the anime, to explain what makes Youjo Senki so interesting for the viewers and the appeal of each … Continue reading Youjo Senki is Incredibly Fascinating!
Higashino Keigo’s Malice: The Greatest Japanese Novel
Before any spoilers. This book is really fucking good. So many twists and turns, genius writing tactic and style, incredible characters. Please go read it. It is an absolute masterpiece. I’ll say before I talk about the book that I’m not a very avid reader-- unless you include manga, this is probably the first novel … Continue reading Higashino Keigo’s Malice: The Greatest Japanese Novel