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Ross (3284 KP) rated Innervisions by Stevie Wonder in Music
Jul 6, 2020
Rolling Stone's 24th greatest album of all time
Brilliant intelligent and thought-provoking soul album. Higher Ground has to be one of the best feelgood soul songs, and Living for the City certainly becomes more topical once again with the discussions ongoing on systemic racism, being about a young black man arriving in New York for the first time, and quickly being arrested and imprisoned for accidentally walking down the wrong street and being approached by the wrong person.
Ross (3284 KP) rated London Calling by The Clash in Music
Jul 8, 2020
Rolling Stone's 8th greatest album of all time
Superb album. It is a bit of a shame that it is labelled as punk as that would put a lot of people off and make them miss out on such a wonderful masterpiece. This isn't "spit and middle finger" punk, it's political, thought-provoking and intelligent punk. For every London Calling, there is a Jimmy Jazz, for every Spanish Bombs there is a Train in Vain. Simply an awesome album.
Bill Gates recommended An American Marriage in Books (curated)
ClareR (6062 KP) rated Why Visit America in Books
Aug 23, 2020
I really do enjoy a good short story, and this book certainly delivers in spades on that count. Quirky, dark, thought provoking, touching on pretty much ALL the genres. All of the stories are about possible versions of the US, some are more positive than others. This is well worth a read, but be warned: it’s bizarre and offbeat, which is a big plus where I’m concerned.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole who serialised this book.
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole who serialised this book.
Looking Beyond The Surface: Baring My Soul Since 1985 SECOND EDITION
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Looking Beyond the Surface is a collection of thought-provoking poems. This collection contains five...
poetry
Krees1986 (1 KP) rated A Spark Of Light in Books
Jul 8, 2019
A thought provoking book (1 more)
Looked at some difficult topics in typical Jodi style
Not her best but still a great read
As usual, I got this book as soon as it was released and begun reading it immediately. However, it took me longer than usual to complete, I can only put this down to me not enjoying it as much as her others.
That's not to say it isn't a great book, it is. It covers some very difficult topics and creates thought provoking moments as is typical of Jodi Picoult. However, I think I was less engaged with the characters than I usually am. I wasn't as invested in the outcomes. This could well be because the story travels back in time, so you begin by knowing the end, or it could just be that the characters weren't as likeable this time.
Saying that though, it is still a very good book and anyone who enjoys Jodi Picoult, or wants a good read, should read this.
That's not to say it isn't a great book, it is. It covers some very difficult topics and creates thought provoking moments as is typical of Jodi Picoult. However, I think I was less engaged with the characters than I usually am. I wasn't as invested in the outcomes. This could well be because the story travels back in time, so you begin by knowing the end, or it could just be that the characters weren't as likeable this time.
Saying that though, it is still a very good book and anyone who enjoys Jodi Picoult, or wants a good read, should read this.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Happy Utopia Day, Joe McCarthy in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[Happy Utopia Day, Joe McCarthy] by [J.T. Lundy] was a fast paced, semi absurdist spy thriller. The very unlikely hero of Chris Thompson is seen as a typical everyman who wants excitement until he realizes what that may cost him.
The characters [Lundy] creates are entertaining as are the situations they get in. It made me laugh out loud but also think about a lot of things. A book that can be entertaining and thought provoking is truly a gem.
The characters [Lundy] creates are entertaining as are the situations they get in. It made me laugh out loud but also think about a lot of things. A book that can be entertaining and thought provoking is truly a gem.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Revolution Radio by Green Day in Music
Jul 26, 2017
Fantastic Lyrics (1 more)
Brilliant Riffs
A Triumphant Piece Of Punk Pop
American Idiot is a modern classic and 21st Century Breakdown is a masterpiece and while this doesn't quite reach the heights of those two records, it is still pretty great. The record has it's highlight tracks, but as a whole it is engaging, thought provoking and exciting to listen to. The trio have still got their flair and they prove that they are at the peak of their technical musicianship at this point.
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Gifted (2017) in Movies
Apr 29, 2018
Lovely film about a gifted child whose genius mother committed suicide and who is now being raised by her uncle. He is trying to give her a normal childhood but this is then challenged in court by her grandmother who wants to gain custody and make the child an academic. What follows is an emotional tale, with the uncle questioning his ability to bring up the child and wanting to do the right thing for her. Brilliantly acted throughout. Moving and thought-provoking.