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Enyeh (71 KP) rated Foundation in Books

Sep 5, 2017

Foundation

Isaac Asimov | 1942 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.6

(5 Ratings)

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Political intrigue, narrative structure, foresight (many aspects of plot) (0 more)

Writing style, plausibility of characters (0 more)

Asimov's Foundation series is a classic for a reason. His ability to construct a coherent political narrative across centuries, without sounding like a dry textbook from a parallel universe, is astounding. However, Asimov's talents lie in plot and narrative - not in writing style, dialogue, or characterization. He utilizes character interactions to describe most occurring events, but these interactions are simply not believable. You find yourself rolling your eyes, cringing away, even having to close the book for a moment to rid your mind of the image of Asimov as a greasy 15-year-old in his mom's basement, trying to write about human beings without ever interacting with them.

Sorry, Isaac. I'm sure that's not true of you.

All in all, the success of this book doesn't surprise me, but it was not easy to get through.

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Vincent Jozajtis (1 KP) rated The King's Speech (2010) in Movies

Feb 11, 2019

The King's Speech (2010)

2010 | Biography, Drama, History

8.2

(30 Ratings)

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7.5

The King's Speech is a movie about a man overcoming fear and self-doubt - physically manifested as a stutter - in order to fulfil a role he never chose or thought would be his. Based on the real-life struggle of King George VI, in focusing on his human frailty, the film tells a story anyone placed in such a pressing situation can relate to.

Editing: 1
Cinematography: 2
Performances: 1.8
Story: 1.7
Sound: 1

Total:7.5

Editing: The cut it needed. Unfussy and at the service of the story. Some techniques might have been used to enhance the king's feelings.
Cinematography: Textbook perfection. Every shot expertly framed to elicit emotion and feeling.
Performances: I think some of the best performances in recent cinema.
Story: An extraordinary episode from history and pitch-perfect story telling. I was engrossed.
Sound: No risks taken but none needed.