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Pulitzer's Gold: A Century of Public Service Journalism

Roy J. Harris

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The Joseph Pulitzer Gold Medal for meritorious public service is an unparalleled American media...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated Intrigue in Istanbul in Books

Mar 29, 2023 (Updated Mar 29, 2023)

Racing to Find Her Father

Jane Wunderly has returned home to Boston with her new fiancé, Redvers. However, when they come home, they discover that Professor Wunderly, Jane’s father, has left town, following a lead to an ancient artifact that he’s been hoping to find for years. Since something in Boston needs his immediate attention, they head to Istanbul only to find that he’s vanished. Not knowing if anyone they are meeting is friend or foe, they try to figure out where he is. Will they find him before it is too late?

It was wonderful to be back in 1926 with Jane and Redvers. Fans will be delighted to find that Aunt Millie is back as well. While there are some murders in the book, there is plenty of story to keep the reader entertained before they happen. I was hooked right away and always had a hard time putting the book down. The time period comes to life wonderfully as well. I enjoyed the new characters we met, and I liked watching Jane grow as a result of what she learned. If you are new to the series, you could jump in here. Whether new to the series or already a fan, you’ll find this book enjoyable.

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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Patriots Day (2016) in Movies

Jul 28, 2017

Patriots Day (2016)

2016 | Crime, Drama, Thriller

7.9

(28 Ratings)

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Great film

Mark Wahlberg is a strange actor. He's turned out some brilliant films (The Departed) and some awful ones (Transformers). Fortunately this not one of the latter.

I knew little about the aftermath and investigation into the Boston marathon bombing, so I found this to be very fascinating and interesting, but tense and harrowing at the same time. It's not a pleasant topic, but it was handled very well. My only issue would be that Mark Wahlberg's character wasn't real, but then I do understand why they've done this to have a central point in a tale of lots of multiple narratives.