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Review: Jaws by Peter Benchley | Nasty Ellen Overshadows the Shark

March 15, 2026

Dun… dun…
Dun… dun…
Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun.

Get ready to dive into shark-infested waters, because honestly, I was rooting for the shark to win in this book.

Let me make myself clear: the characters here are absolutely revolting. Ellen Brody—yes, that Ellen—is a nightmare in human form. From bizarre, unsettling choices to behavior that made me seriously question her morality, she’s the kind of character you love to hate… and maybe even hope the shark eats first.

Then there’s the rest of the cast: awkward, wealthy, and occasionally charming—but ultimately, deeply unpleasant. Sprinkle in casual racism and homophobia, and suddenly the humans are more horrifying than the predator in the water.

If you think the shark is the scariest part of Jaws, think again.

Posted By: msdravenrahl · In: Book Reviews

Review: Unspeakable by Jessica Willis Fisher | Trauma, Faith, and Religious Harm

March 1, 2026

Unspeakable by Jessica Willis Fisher is a heartbreaking memoir that explores trauma, faith, and the clash between religious teaching and lived reality. Narrated by the author herself, the audiobook adds a profound intimacy—her gentle voice and sung lyrics create a sense of connection that lingers long after listening.

Jessica’s story reminds survivors that they are not alone, and that hope can exist even in the darkest moments. This is a book about endurance, truth-telling, and the courage to speak what was meant to stay hidden.

Posted By: msdravenrahl · In: Book Reviews

The Monsters We Make: Illness and Empathy in Silent Hill 2 SPOILERS

February 28, 2026

In my first playthrough of Silent Hill 2, I expected monsters and fog. What I didn’t expect was a mirror.

Beneath its horror, the game unfolds as a psychological landscape shaped by guilt, grief, illness, and the unbearable fear of being “too much.” Through James, Mary, and the uncanny presence of Maria, Silent Hill 2 becomes less about a haunted town and more about the quiet, complicated realities of caregiving, chronic illness, and unresolved trauma.

This isn’t just a story about what lurks in the dark—it’s about the human pain we carry, the ways we distort memory, and the fragile line between empathy and harm.

Posted By: msdravenrahl · In: Game Reviews

Review: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline | Characters Flat as a Pancake

February 15, 2026

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline had an interesting premise, but y’all… the execution fell flat. Characters were forgettable, the ending rushed, and I honestly can’t remember half their names. I read it because of friendship (and fear of Fizzy’s wrath), but this one just didn’t stick. Flat as a pancake, y’all.

Posted By: msdravenrahl · In: Book Reviews