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AT (1676 KP) rated Congratulations, by the way in Books

Jan 8, 2019  
Congratulations, by the way
Congratulations, by the way
George Saunders | 2014 | Essays
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7.0 (1 Ratings)
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This was George Saunders' convocation speech that he gave at Syracuse University. He speaks about kindness, and being kind throughout your lifetime. It was a nice speech, but I wasn't as moved as I thought I'd be. I think it's because I recently read Mr. Saunders' short story, Fox 8. Fox 8 was a million times more of an emotional event for me than this speech was.
  
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ClareR (5726 KP) rated Glorious Exploits in Books

Feb 26, 2024  
Glorious Exploits
Glorious Exploits
Ferdia Lennon | 2024 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Glorious Exploits is hilarious, sad, horrific, brutal and, of course, glorious.

This is a story that shows the need for art even in a time of war and horror, and the importance of friendship, love, family and community.

Lampo, one of the two main characters leaps from the page in the way that he describes life in the city of Syracuse. He’s poor and uneducated, but he certainly has a lot to say! His venture with his best friend, Gelon, sees beyond the horrors that the Athenians must have committed - or perhaps he’s come to terms with what they’ve done - and he can see that their punishment doesn’t really fit their crime.

The Syracusans speak in the Irish vernacular, and what’s really strange, is that it doesn’t sound out of place (in my head, anyway!).

I laughed and cried whilst reading this. It really is a glorious read.