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: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett
“Here there be dragons . . . and the denizens of Ankh-Morpork wish one huge firebreather would return from whence it came. Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ("noble dragon" for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is a noble dragon, after all . . .).
“Meanwhile, back at Unseen University, an ancient and long-forgotten volume -- The Summoning of Dragons -- is missing from the Library's shelves. To the rescue come Captain Vimes, Constable Carrot, and the rest of the Night Watch who, along with other brave citizens, risk everything, including a good roasting, to dethrone the flying monarch and restore order to Ankh-Morpork (before it's burned to a crisp).”
What I've read recently:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas // 3.0 stars
Play Unsafe by Graham Walmsley // 3.0 stars
Zeus is a Dick by Susie Donkin // 3.5 stars
Currently watching: Steins;Gate 0
“A divergent continuation of the original Steins;Gate ending, Steins;Gate 0 explores an alternate worldline where Okabe abandons time travel. While attempting to forget past traumas and get his life back on track, he meets an AI that re-opens old wounds.”
What I've watched recently:
Pride and Prejudice // 4.0 stars
Steins;Gate // 4.5 stars
Death Note // 4.0 stars
Listening on repeat:
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