Masculinities Under Neoliberalism
Andrea Cornwall, Frank G. Karioris and Nancy Lindisfarne
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Neoliberalism has had a radical impact on the lived, gendered experiences of people around the...
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Twisted (Pretty Little Liars, #9) in Books
Dec 30, 2019
Maybe A will hook up with Gossip Girl and they'll take on corrupt politicians?
***STOP! HERE THERE BE SPOILERS***
Now, that I've read the book. Am I the only one that kinda thinks with all the A shenanigans, the girls would never, ever keep a secret as long as they lived?
Seriously, some chick who looks like Ali (sort of) shows up in Jamaica and NONE of them think to send a pic in anonymously to a tabloid site? The conspiracy theorists are legion and somebody would have dug up something on Tabitha.
Also, it took a freaking year for the body to wash up? I find that pretty suspicious.
Poor Hanna. She's always been my favorite.
The Buccaneer King: The Story of Captain Henry Morgan
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This is the story of a Welshman who became one of the most ruthless and brutal buccaneers of the...
The Silver Unicorn: Book 1
Jessica Ennis-Hill, Elen Caldecott and Erica-Jane Waters
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The first in a magical, exciting series by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for...
Swimming with Fishes
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Set in rural Jamaica, Swimming With Fishes evokes the pain of a love affair between a London-born...
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Sun is Also a Star in Books
Sep 22, 2017
The narrative shifts between a young undocumented woman, originally from Jamaica but brought up in the U.S., and an American-born Korean, who find each other on her last day before she is deported. In between are segways of an unknown voice who delves into the different characters and their backgrounds. The book explores fate and free will and whether there is an overarching hand that shapes this.
Their romance resembles that of 'Before Sunset', which was enjoyable but obviously the dialogue in this novel is not as intelligent. It's bittersweet, coming-of-age, and takes you back to young love.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Captain Blood (1935) in Movies
May 20, 2018
Captain Blood is based upon the book by Rafael Sabatini. Sabatini has written some great books that have also been made into movies, such as Scaramouche and The Sea Hawk. Errol Flynn plays the main character, Peter Blood, who was a doctor during the English Revolution. Blood is arrested and sent to the colony of Jamaica because he was perceived as a traitor. Blood escapes with other slaves (not a spoiler, seriously, this film was made in 1935), and becomes a pirate. Pirate adventures occur, and once Blood's name is finally cleared, it is a happily ever after. The last scene is probably my favorite in the entire movie.
Born for a Purpose: The Autobiography of Sydney Alexander Dunn
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Sydney Alexander Dunn born on the 12th October 1921 emigrated from Jamaica to England for financial...