Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Sight

This is a normal article. It's a book review, obviously.



Now, this is a review for a book that can make even the strongest reader become a bawling baby at the end. Yes, this book is The Sight by David Clement- Davies. The riveting story of Larka, a snow white she- wolf with a mysterious power known as the sight has captured my heart for years. This book has been my favorite read for at least two years, and I strongly recommend this rather chunky book for any anthropomorphic fantasy fan.

The novel tells the emotional tale of Larka and her pack as they struggle against a bitter and evil wolf named Morgra, who also possesses the Sight. Slowly discovering her magical abilities and about an ancient prophecy that binds her fate to that of all animals- even man. A human child, born on the same day as Larka and her brother Fell, is the counterbalance that is the key in defeating Morgra.

You will be wrapped up in the rich descriptive style of The Sight, and held fast until the tearful ending. Another good read is also by David Clement- Davies, and titled Fire Bringer.

The Sight is a story of self- sacrifice, perseverance, and familial warmth. Will Larka abolish Morgra’s grip upon the land of the Lera*? Read to find out!

(*Lera is the term used for the other animals, Varg is a wolf, and Herla is a deer.)

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Prince of Persia: The last one sucked

Ok, I realized that the last time I posted this it sounded unfinished... It had no rating! Anyway, since I did risk my life for that last paragraph... be GRATEFUL! :p

Prince of Persia
By Aubrey Arnold

Here I am again, with another video game review! This time, it’s a game I could rant about for hours- Prince of Persia. Yes, as in the Prince of Persia newly released for the PS3. The characters are new(ish) and the environment is refreshing. The clear, crisp graphics are exceptional. From where I’m coming from, the game appears to be between a painting and a video game. Also, the very few characters are awesome and vibrant.
Yes, the Prince is finally not as cliché as before- Sort of. Now, it’s completely intentional. My personal favorite quote al la Prince is, “Why couldn’t you choose a religion where, oh, I don’t know, the enemies are… slightly angry sheep?” It’s gotta be a classic. Wise-crackers, come flock to me! Er, I mean this game. The rest of the cast is made up of Elika, a rebel princess who has magic powers and travels with the Prince on an adventure to save the world. The rest of the characters are: The Grieving King (Elika’s Father- he brings upon the apocalypse), and… drum roll… generic grunts and annoying bosses that you have to beat five times to beat! Yes, each of the four bosses has five full battles… or is that six?
Anyway, this game is rated T for top hats. Umm… wait. That’s T for teen! Ok, I finally got that straight. Sorry, kiddies- (At this point I was attacked by many, many angry children. I must now run for my life. Fare thee well, and until next time, Wolf- Girl is over and out!)