I see him really as more of an immature jackass over his head.

The first book scene also explains her superhuman strength, which is left a mystery to viewers.

The writers seem to have been trending that direction, as each week we get another morsel of information on what makes him tick. The book authors believe they’ve made his story clear to the audience, but I don’t think it’s transparent to a viewer who has only seen the show and not read any of the online discussions…

Call it “central Britain”, then.

In a story-universe that has many factions I usally can’t keep everyone straight, which is why I lost interest in Star-Trek: Deep Space Nine (its many passionate fans notwithstanding), and I don’t care for Bug Eyed monsters, but what has drawn me in to this series are the social-science aspects — Ursula LeGuin would…

A new take on “cultural appropriation!

Thanks so much!

I am curious whether there is any particular significance to Anna being in the Methodist church; I have ancestors who were Methodists but I know practically nothing about the church. Or did the authors choose Methodism because it seems like an uncontroversial denomination without obvious baggage? (Except that now they…

Don’t worry, it wasn’t just you.

Heather McCrae.

Because they are not as visible as Central Americans and are usually settled, so they blend in. If they still travelled in horse-drawn caravans people would notice.

Your attitude proves our point.

Evidently the abuse in his life began before he was ever able to develop a normal psyche. He’s still learning how to be a person.

I’ve see astronauts zipped into sleeping bags, but their arms are outside floating.

I mean strong in determination and ability - not a sex toy, not wanting to be rescued. Having whatever competence it takes to be crew member n the ship.

Try your public library! If they don’t have them they can borrow them for free.

I meant good as in not-evil.

I got a kick out of the ethnic mix of the Martians: East Asian, South Asian, African, Maori.

Yes, and Bobbie was confused since she could hear both voices.

It did give me a pang to see yet another suicide this week.