About

Hi, I’m Roseanna, and I have opinions about books I like to yell into the void.

Why do I do this? I spend a lot of time writing (often angry) words on a tiny corner of the internet, and it seems kinda silly now I think about it. But I read a lot of books. I like talking about the books I read. I like telling people about good books, and warning them about bad ones, and I like getting their opinions back. But mostly, I like engaging critically with what I read, thinking about what it is and why it is and how it fits into everything else. And nothing seems to do that better than sitting down and trying to cram into 1000-2000 words exactly what I think about everything I read. Sure, it’s not always successful, and sometimes I end up changing my mind half way through writing, but having a permanent record of my thoughts, and a framework for articulating them is something I’ve found really helpful.

Some of my reviews stray towards the hyperbole and vitriol for which I make no apology. All opinions are merely my own, and subject to change as all things are. But do drop a comment if you disagree – I always like discussing things and seeing how other people’s views differ from mine.

I also contribute and edit at http://www.nerds-feather.com/