Catherine "Kater" Cheek is a writer and artist.
Catherine Cheek
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Aug 15
Book Review: The Rhythm of War
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson This is the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series, and like the others, is as hefty a book as one can expect from Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar has a minor plotline trying to win a war in somewhere or another, diplomating with the other kings and at one point, …
May 19
Book Review: Words of Radiance
This book is much stronger than the first book in the Stormlight series “Way of Kings” because it doesn’t take nearly as long to ramp up. The danger is already present from the beginning. Kaladin and his bridgemen have been assigned to be high prince Dalanar’s personal guard, but Kaladin can’t yet use his powers …
Mar 02
Book Review: When the Air Hits Your Brain
When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales of Neurosurgery by Frank T. Vertosick Jr. This memoir of a neurosurgeon’s career is a combination of “how I became a doctor” and anecdotes of memorable patients. It starts out a little slow, since “how I became a doctor” doesn’t really thrill me as much as stories of …
Jan 16
Book Review: Three Wishes
Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty Does being conventionally beautiful make up for being emotionally immature? I had a hard time getting into this book. Liane Moriarty is one of my go-to authors when I want something I know I’ll really like, but this book did not really measure up to the other ones I’ve read …
Nov 24
Book Review: The Feather Thief
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk W. Johnson In the 1990 movie “The Freshman” a young NYU student becomes involved in a crime ring that charges rich people a million dollars to eat an endangered animal. I remember thinking that was a pretty far-fetched plot. After …