Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Noise of Time in Books
Oct 9, 2017 (Updated Oct 9, 2017)
From his complex relationships with women, to the government, the artist was forced to live a life of paranoia, after many of his fellow composers and musicologists mysteriously disappeared following talks with the "Power" at the Big House. There were many moments where it resembled Room 101 from George Orwell's 1984, and the oppressive atmosphere that Shostakovich had to live through.
In the end, Julian Barnes explains that agreeing to Stalin's and Khrushchev's demands had been the ultimate downfall to his health. and in many ways it was a fate worse than death. It is grim and tragic to think about such an important composer in history being treated in such way.
Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Oct 9, 2017
Parents magazine has consulted with children’s librarians plus parent and kid testers to create their highly anticipated annual list.
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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Oct 9, 2017
These are the best comics the House of Ideas is currently putting out, from big name heroes to some outlier books you might not have heard of.
Thanos Vol. 1: Thanos Returns
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Thanos, possibly the most diabolical individual in the Marvel Universe, is back — and he's out for...
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Infamous Iron Man Vol. 2: The Absolution of Doom
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Think you've seen Victor von Doom versus Reed Richards battle before? Well, you've never seen...
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Moon Knight Vol. 3: Birth and Death
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Ultimates 2 Vol. 1: Troubleshooters
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Who - or what - is the Cosmic Jailer? What being could be powerful enough to chain Eternity itself?...
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Black Bolt Vol. 1: Hard Time
Christian Ward and Saladin Ahmed
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The silent king of the Inhumans stars in his fi rst-ever solo series! But it begins with Black...
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