Ling's Report

I have recently finished reading this 2008 novelization of the 2001 Playstation 2 game “Ico,” written by Miyuki Miyabe and translated by Alexander O. Smith. I will freely admit to have never actually played the game due to not owning a PS2, so please let me know if I make any mistakes due to my limited knowledge of the game. The game’s plot is relatively simple: a young boy with horns named Ico who has been chosen to head into the Castle in the Mist as a sacrifice. While inside the castle he meets a girl by the name of Yorda and the two work together in order to escape the castle while shadowy creatures working for the queen of the castle attempt to hinder them and recapture Yorda. As you can tell, the plot is somewhat minimalistic and must be expanded upon for novelization. The additions to the novel aren’t bad when it comes to characterization. The first few chapters are dedicated to Ico’s life before being sent into the castle and focus on his relationship with his fe...

Hello to all. One of the things I enjoy most is writing; not only do I enjoy writing stories, I also like writing reviews for video games, movies, books, etc. A good story should be enjoyed by all while a bad story should either serve as a how-not-to guide for aspiring writers or something to laugh over. As a result, this blog will be dedicated to a variety of things: my stories, reviews, and general ramblings about storytelling in general. I hope that my own words, whether they are used for writing tales or ranting about other works, will prove entertaining for all who visit. Forgive me if some of the reviews are on things that have been released a while back. Hopefully I will have things to say that still make them interesting to read. Welcome and enjoy your stay.