The Man Made of Smoke: A Haunting Journey Through Shadows and Regret When I first picked up The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North, I felt a familiar twinge of anticipation—his name has become synonymous with stories that linger, filled with a potent mix of dread and introspection. North has a unique talent for …
Engaging with the Future: A Review of Kaori by Marta Sobiecka As a long-time admirer of Marta Sobiecka’s work, particularly her brilliant novels Algorytm życia and Chindōgu, I couldn’t wait to dive into Kaori. The moment I stumbled upon its premise—a futuristic tale steeped in Japanese aesthetics where technology intertwines with human emotion—I felt an …