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THE LIGHT BRIGADE

I thought AV Club would be all about the babes, man.

Some of you might remember these from your school days, if you are A) over 30; or B) went to a hella poor school.* I found this in a closet at my school, where it's idled in retirement, a "gift" from the elementary school down the street. Gee, thanks. Any other garbage, I mean, media, we can take for you?

I discuss this novelty more in the video below. Or, view on Youtube.





*For reference: I'm A and my school is B.

BIG McLARGE HUGE

NOW WATCH THIS

Today's review is in video form. All these years using digital technology and this is the first talking-head brand of video I've done. There are numerous shortcomings:

1. I went quickly to and from my notes, so most of the cuts have my head whipping up or down, and some final voice sounds are cut off. You'll get over it. Some weird distortion in spots, too.
2. I forgot to develop my points about my "expertise" and why it's a decent look at early 20th Century history.
3. Could have gone into more background on the characters to sell the book, but it's probably enough.
4. Ugh, I said Westerfeld's name wrong at least once.
5. The video hiccups during the "hand-wringing of the July-crisis" line.
6. My hair.

I'll certainly address these issues in future videos. And they'll be shorter. And I might yell more. Enjoy.


Click here to view on Youtube.

NEXT TIME, I YELL ABOUT

A book so serious in tone and urgency that I can't think of any good jokes for this space. Let's just say after reading it YOU'LL FEEL LIKE THE TITLE!

BORING STUFF

Leviathan

Scott Westerfield 

2009 Simon Pulse

Behemoth

Scott Westerfield 

2010 Simon Pulse

Goliath

Scott Westerfield 

2011 Simon Pulse

7. No mention of the fantastic illustrations on the cover art and within. It's good.