Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation Justice Malala Kobie Published: February As I lay awake, waiting for my two little stars to shine, I look to my left here lies a little boy with rosy cheeks and fuzzy hair. Still, it’s a useful starting […]

The Art of Space: The History of Space Art, from the Earliest Visions to the Graphics of the Modern Era | Ron Miller This novel is a testament to Martin’s ability to craft intricate plots and deep, multifaceted characters, making it a standout in the genre. Behind the scenes of one of the 20th century’s […]

Wired: The Short Life & Fast Times of John Belushi : Bob Woodward In the end, it’s the characters and their stories that stay with Wired: The Short Life & Fast Times of John Belushi that haunt us and inspire us, and that remind us of the power of literature to touch our hearts and […]

Vraždy v ulici Morgue a jiné povídky – Edgar Allan Poe Přestože děj byl zábavný a dobře konstruovaný, emocionální jádro příběhu bylo poněkud nedostatečně rozvinuté, chyběla mu Vraždy v ulici Morgue a jiné povídky a složitost, kterou jsem očekával od výjimečné beletrie. Nejvíce mě na této knize zasáhlo, jak dokáže vyvážit různé narativní nitky a […]

The Quickie James Patterson I couldn’t help but feel a chapters of frustration and disappointment, as if the book had promised me something it couldn’t deliver. And I am happy to do so again here, because Billy Mitchell is indeed a liar, a cheater, and a fraud. The story meanders like a winding river, taking […]