Reviews - The Red String

Reviews

My reviews of various things I've tried

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria records the last year of study for students in the graduating class of Regarden Magic Academy. This year is Will's last chance to get promoted but he will have to fight for it. Can Will's physical prowess be enough to get him to the top?

Ore wa Subete wo “Parry” suru

Ore wa Subete wo “Parry” suru

"Ore wa Subete wo 'Parry' suru" was one of the pleasant surprises of this season for me. I began watching it without much hope but was delighted to discover something interesting.

Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron

Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron

Wired for Story may just be the very book that has convinced me that I now know enough to complete my long-awaited first book of fiction.

How I've been since August 2023

Good day folks, I have some good news. As August ended and September began, I took the next step in my entrepreneurial journey. I started a course at the FATE Foundation School. In particular, I joined the 128th cohort of the FATE Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program (or AEP for short). The

Rurouni Kenshin (2023)

Rurouni Kenshin (2023)

My Anime recommendation for this month takes me way back to when I first started recommending Anime on this blog.

Vinland Saga

This saga follows the journey of a young Viking, born far away from war, who ends up living as a mercenary pursuing revenge over the murder of his father.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

This month, I finished reading "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," and I loved it.

Data Smart by John W Foreman

Data Smart by John W Foreman

This book did my head in. But I am grateful for the knowledge, and I have made a Github repo for you if you just want to look at the code.

Gokushufudou - The Way of the House Husband

Gokushufudou - The Way of the House Husband

My Anime recommendation for this month is a real riot. Had me laughing my head off in every episode. But unfortunately, it is also very short.

Introduction to Type by Isabel Briggs Myers

Introduction to Type by Isabel Briggs Myers

Introduction to Type by Isabel Briggs Myers was a really short and quick introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)...

Fumetsu no Anata E

Fumetsu no Anata E

My Anime recommendation for this month is a bit of an oddball. It doesn't fall strictly into any category, but if I had to categorize it strictly, I would call it an adventure story.

Prayers of Life by Micheal Quoist

Prayers of Life by Micheal Quoist

The book Prayers of Life by Micheal Quoist is a book of poetry unlike any other I've ever read.

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau renewed my belief in the idea that I could start a profitable venture with just the skills I have, doing just the work I enjoy, with a little bit of money, and a lot of well-placed effort.

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout was an interesting summary of the many ways by which one can get ahead in the Marketing game.

The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda

The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda

The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda was a nice overview of the methods by which we can take the complex things in our lives, and simplify them.

Kemono Jihen

Dorotabou is a farmhand working in a remote village, unaware of the latent abilities he has. When occult detective Kohachi Inugami is called in to solve a case in this village, a lot more is uncovered than just the culprits.

How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards

How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards

How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards, is the first book I am reading by the author, and I have to admit - it was a bit disappointing...

Models by Mark Manson

Models by Mark Manson

I picked up this book on a bit of a whim ... and when I saw the title, I wondered "Hmm, what kind of advice is out there for men?"

86

Good day everyone! I really have been meaning to write to you all about the Anime I'm about to introduce to you for a while. It is called "86", and it tells the story of a distant battle commander and her remotely "handled" troops.

To Kill A Fae by Jamie A Waters

To Kill A Fae by Jamie A Waters

Set in a world of magic and magical creatures, the book tells the story of fugitive Sabine, in exile from her home, now living undercover in Akros...

Tokyo Revengers

Tokyo Revengers

Dear readers, the anime I am recommending to you this month, called Tokyo Revengers, is an exciting series about a young man who discovers that he has the ability to travel through time moments before a fatal accident.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The book Atomic Habits by James Clear just like its author's name is very clear about its chosen topic: Atomic Habits. From its cover page, the book promises one thing: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results...

Kimetsu no Yaiba

Kimetsu no Yaiba

Good day, all. My Anime recommendation for this month is a real gift. A pleasure to watch, any day, any time. It is called Kimetsu no Yaiba or Demon Slayer.

Black Wings: The Rebellion Begins by Dalton A. Carmon

Black Wings: The Rebellion Begins by Dalton A. Carmon

Black Wings: The Rebellion Begins by Dalton A. Carmon, is a book about Death. More specifically, it tells the story, of the Angel who becomes Death...

You Took the Last Bus Home by Brian Bilston

You Took the Last Bus Home by Brian Bilston

Reading Brian Bilston's debut collection of poetry, titled: You took the last bus home, has been a real pleasure.