

Worlds Without Gender
Le Guin showed us what a genderless society might look like back in 1969. Leckie responded, with love, in 2013. What can we learn from these fascinating depictions of humanity sans gender?
4 days ago7 min read
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Learning From 'The Marrow Thieves' by Cherie Dimaline
The lessons we can learn from Cherie Dimaline's brilliant dystopian novel, on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and every day.
Sep 304 min read
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The Salmon Run & Robin Hobb's Sea Serpents
Inspired by the salmon run currently taking place in Toronto, I wanted to explore the similarities to the life cycle of sea serpents in Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings series. What lessons and insights await?
Sep 234 min read
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‘Mary: An Awakening of Terror’ Review & Analysis
Nat Cassidy's novel takes a no-holds-barred look at society's willingness to discard women after menopause, including from the eyes of these women themselves.
Sep 166 min read
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The Value of A Song of Ice and Fire
A Song of Ice and Fire – and Game of Thrones – has grown into a strange cultural phenomenon. Let's look back at its roots and find out why.
Sep 95 min read
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The R.F. Kuang Hate is Ridiculous
When R.F. Kuang is discussed online, it tends to be either with complete adoration or utmost disdain – with very little room between the two. Why, and what does it say about us?
Sep 25 min read
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Ghost's Satanized: Obey or be Damned
Ghost's Satanized is the album in microcosm, taking a powerful look at the human condition while remaining true to Ghost's usual style and themes.
Aug 265 min read
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