What's happening right now?
This is a /now page, which means it's a place you can come to see what I've been up to recently: what I've been reading, watching, listening to, and so on.
Sometimes, you'll see that I've rated something. I owe my rating system to Michael Burkhardt's original system, although it appears he's changed the way he rates things since then. Anyway, this is the gist of what I mean when I rate things:
| Stars awarded | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | Abysmal. No redeeming qualities. |
| 1.0 | Terrible. Pretty much garbage. |
| 1.5 | Bad. Just plain bad. |
| 2.0 | Poor. Some redeeming qualities, but not enough to make it worthwhile. |
| 2.5 | Mediocre. Just as much wrong as right. |
| 3.0 | Decent. Worthwhile, but nothing particularly special. |
| 3.5 | Good. Solid and very enjoyable. |
| 4.0 | Very Good. Really enjoyable—very little to criticise. Or maybe no problems, just not an instant classic. |
| 4.5 | Great. Top shelf, possibly a classic. |
| 5.0 | Excellent. The best of the best! |
Currently reading: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
“Geography shapes not only our history, but where we're headed...
“All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to follow world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements - but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture.
“If you've ever wondered why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea, why the USA was destined to become a global superpower, or why China's power base continues to expand ever outwards, the answers are all here.
“In ten chapters and ten maps, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential insight into one of the major factors that determines world history.
“It's time to put the ‘geo’ back into geopolitics.”
What I've read recently:
Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 2 by Ryoko Kui // 4.5 stars
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 2 by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe // 4.0 stars
The White Ship by Charles Spencer // 3.0 stars
Currently watching: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
“Two brothers search for a Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their deceased mother goes awry and leaves them in damaged physical forms.”
What I've watched recently:
Neon Genesis Evangelion // 4.0 stars
The Menu // 4.5 stars
Love Actually // 4.0 stars
Albums I've listened to recently:
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