The Immigrant Exodus: Why America Is Losing the Global Race to Capture Entrepreneurial Talent
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Many of the United States most innovative entrepreneurs have been immigrants, from Andrew Carnegie,...
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Fondant Fumble
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The Fairy Tale Cupcakes crew helps two professional football players in knead when the athletes are...
Phoebe (13 KP) rated Hannibal - Season 1 in TV
Oct 8, 2018
It did not disappoint.
The relationships built within this season are well thought out and captivating, especially that of Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter. The way the two men circle each other, their relationship filled with manipulation and a subtle seduction, you learn the ways they need each other, and become dependant on each other as they delve further into each other's psyches.
Speaking of, the way in which Will is both portrayed by Hugh Dancy, and treated within the show in regards to his innate aptitude for understanding the macabre is fascinating. I found it opened a new door to how the mind can work, and the dark repercussions they can have. This is also well shown through Abigail, as we follow through the aftermath of a traumatic event at the hands of her father.
The overly stunning aesthetics of this show work not only to entice but also to act as a juxtaposition to the gore caused by Hannibal and the "monsters of the week" in every episode. It allows the viewer a glimpse into how Hannibal sees the world; as a work of art. Even down to his victims. The elegance that he constantly exudes, particularly in scenes in his kitchen, almost numbs the viewer to the horrific truth behind his character.
Overall, a beautiful show. One I would highly recommend, but maybe not to those with a particularly weak stomach.
The Importance of Being Kennedy
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A brilliant novel by Laurie Graham set in wartime London, which follows Kick Kennedy, sister of...
Making an Elephant
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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LAST ORDERS AND MOTHERING SUNDAY, and reissued for the first time in...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2186 KP) rated A Dark and Twisting Path in Books
Aug 15, 2018
After the second book in the series, I was anxious to see what would happen to these characters next and how the cliffhanger would be resolved. I’m thrilled to say I was very satisfied with how things developed here, and I am confident that fans of the series will be as well. If you aren’t familiar with the series, it borrows heavily from Gothic stories, so this isn’t a typical cozy plot, but that doesn’t make for a bad story in the slightest. The pages turned all too quickly. I was annoyed by some timeline issues early on, but those were minor overall. Lena is a strong heroine, and the rest of the cast are charming and eccentric. If you haven’t started this series yet, I recommend it; I just don’t recommend you start here. You really need the previous two books to fully appreciate what happens here.
Making an Elephant: Writing from within
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As a novelist Graham Swift delights in the possibilities of the human voice, imagining his way into...
A Portrait of an Idiot as a Young Man: Part Memoir, Part Explanation as to Why Men are So Rubbish.
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Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish. When Jon Holmes became a father (twice),...
A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues: Connecting Bible Insights with Contemporary Challenges
Margot Hodson and Martin Hodson
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Environmental sustainability is a major issue in society today. While Christian response was...
A Hundred Summers
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Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic...