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Owl Criticism
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The Dark Souls of book criticism.
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A Needlessly Thorough Roast of the Bloodborne Tie-in Graphic Novel
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The deep-dive nobody asked for, what can this one issue of the tie-in Bloodborne graphic novel series tell us about storytelling, graphic novels, art, hope, the future and life in general. And yes, you can thank Jenny Nicholson for the title...
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0:00 Intro
5:05 Part 1: The Story
17:27 Part 2: The Game
22:45 Part 3: The Graphic Novel
The deep-dive nobody asked for, what can this one issue of the tie-in Bloodborne graphic novel series tell us about storytelling, graphic novels, art, hope, the future and life in general. And yes, you can thank Jenny Nicholson for the title...
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0:00 Intro
5:05 Part 1: The Story
17:27 Part 2: The Game
22:45 Part 3: The Graphic Novel
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The Book That's Impossible to Spoil
Просмотров 25 тыс.Месяц назад
Often called "The Perfect Novel" what's the deal with this forgotten classic? I have a Patreon! Come on by to support the channel and get exclusive members-only stuff! Yay! www.patreon.com/OwlCriticism Also yapping about things and such over on: owlcriticism Huge thanks to: "The Man Who Wrote the Perfect Novel: John Williams, Stoner, and the Writing Life" by Charles J. Shields (2018...
Hiding in Plain Sight
Просмотров 112 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Today we discuss one of the 20th century's most controversial novels: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. CW: SA, CSA, incest, abduction. I have a new Patreon! Come on by to support the channel and get exclusive members-only benefits! It's too exciting to put into words! www.patreon.com/OwlCriticism Also saying free but useless things on: owlcriticism Lilith poem: ruverses.com/vladimir-nabo...
Disney, Canada and Bear Love
Просмотров 9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
I promise next week I'll go back to proper book analysis.
My Problem With Neil Gaiman's MasterClass
Просмотров 20 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Thanks so much for watching! This week we're answering the question: where did the owl go? I preferred the owl. I'm scared mum come pick me up the owl isn't here. For those looking to make a start writing fiction: sites.google.com/view/owlcriticism/home
Boris Johnson's Book Made Me Suffer
Просмотров 283 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Did you know Boris wrote a thriller back in 2004? I wish I didn't. Referenced Sources (in order of appearance): The Jonathan Ross Show, 2014. Via RUclips: ‘Boris Johnson Didn't Want To Be Prime Minister | The Jonathan Ross Show’: ruclips.net/video/AoiFaDy8KP8/видео.html The New York Times, Alex Marshall, 2019. ‘What Boris Johnson’s Forgotten Novel Says About the U.K.’s Likely Leader’. www.nytim...
In Defence of Awful Women
Просмотров 9 тыс.11 месяцев назад
This week on things I think about books, we’re discussing awful protagonists. More specifically, what I love about mean, unlikeable, rude, aggressive, and generally bad female protagonists. Why do they make for such a good read? Why are they making a comeback? Have I learnt to draw my own sprites yet? All will be revealed this week on Owl Criticism.
Why Books Need to Match Story and Style
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
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The Woman in Black: a Living Museum of Classic Horror
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It’s Halloween week-Halloweek?-so it’s time for the spookiest book of them all, the 1983 classic The Woman in Black. Was it worth the nightmares?
Western Lane / The Bee Sting: The Great and the Forgettable (Review - Booker 2023)
Просмотров 730Год назад
We’ve made it, the last of the 2023 Booker shortlist. I can't wait until the winner is announced so I can get angry that they didn't pick my favourite.
Prophet Song / This Other Eden: Flashes of Brilliance (Review - Booker 2023)
Просмотров 822Год назад
Yes, it’s week two of the Booker Prize shortlist 2023, and what a week it was. I read some books, and here I am talking about those books. Namely, ‘Prophet Song’ by Paul Lynch and ‘This Other Eden’ by Paul Harding. This week only, we at Owl Criticism are matching your likes. For every single like on this video, we will like the video once as well.
If I Survive You / Study for Obedience: A Mixed Bag Beginning (Review - Booker 2023)
Просмотров 767Год назад
It's that time of year again, when the turtle necks go up and the bookmarks go down: The Booker Prize 2023. This week we kick off the shortlist with 'If I Survive You' by Jonathan Escoffery and 'Study for Obedience' by Sarah Bernstein. Will it be a lightning start or a sputtering, hungover limp to the corner shop? Let's dive in...
Lessons in Chemistry: Clumsy, Frustrating, Hard to Hate (Review)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
If there's one thing I know nothing about, it's chemistry. Thank God for this week's book, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. You've heard of it, I've heard of it, one of us read it? Maybe? This video is sponsored by the Tescos self-checkout machines. Use my code NOSCAN to get a free banana next time you shop.