Author Archives for Sam

Pluto, Vol. 7, by Naoki Urasawa

February 26, 2010 2:26 am Published by Comments Off on Pluto, Vol. 7, by Naoki Urasawa

After last volume’s seeming-conclusion, I wasn’t sure this installment could retain the momentum that made the series so good. Wrong.... View Article


The Other, by Thomas Tryon

February 19, 2010 4:40 pm Published by Comments Off on The Other, by Thomas Tryon

A subdued horror novel about identical twins ? one good, one evil. The book’s terrific atmosphere asks if the twins’... View Article


Tokyo Vice, by Jake Adelstein

February 15, 2010 2:19 am Published by Comments Off on Tokyo Vice, by Jake Adelstein

This book tells an interesting story: an American becomes a truly rare thing ? a reporter for the Yomiuri Shinbun,... View Article


Garfield Minus Garfield, by Jim Davis

February 13, 2010 2:15 am Published by Comments Off on Garfield Minus Garfield, by Jim Davis

The concept feels gimmicky (the title tells it: remove the titular character from Garfield strips), but it plays out inspired.... View Article


Born in the USA, by Geoffrey Himes

February 11, 2010 2:08 am Published by Comments Off on Born in the USA, by Geoffrey Himes

Creative types, prepare to be depressed: this book chronicles the 2ish years in which Springsteen wrote Nebraska (which is mostly... View Article