A family drama (view spoiler)[& a chilling account of the consequence of mental illness (hide spoiler)], about a pair of brother & sister come to termA family drama (view spoiler)[& a chilling account of the consequence of mental illness (hide spoiler)], about a pair of brother & sister come to term w/ their deceased, abusive mother & each other, in the backdrop of 9/11. I got it for free from author giveaway. I like how Eli quotes Aurelius and Cicero, the sarcasm of Gloria, and how some characters are capable of both wonderful and horrible things.
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A family drama (view spoiler)[& a chilling account of the consequence of mental illness (hide spoiler)], about a pair of brother & sister come to term w/ their deceased, abusive mother & each other, in the backdrop of 9/11. I got it for free from author giveaway. I like how Eli quotes Aurelius and Cicero, the sarcasm of Gloria, and how some characters are capable of both wonderful and horrible things....more
It is written decades ago, but doesn't feel too dated, because much of what she said appears to be as relevant today as in the 70s.It is written decades ago, but doesn't feel too dated, because much of what she said appears to be as relevant today as in the 70s....more
It might be interesting for its historical value, but as a novel it is a train wreck both literarily and politically. It is fortunate that Harper Lee It might be interesting for its historical value, but as a novel it is a train wreck both literarily and politically. It is fortunate that Harper Lee and her editor didn't settle with this version of the story but turned it into To Kill a Mocking Bird instead....more
A fascinating critique of modernity and defense of politics. Parts of it are arguably prophetic. imho it's worth reading whether or not you agree withA fascinating critique of modernity and defense of politics. Parts of it are arguably prophetic. imho it's worth reading whether or not you agree with her, because Arendt raised important questions & her eloquent writing style makes it quite fun to read. It was written years ago but IMHO it can serve as an excellent philosophical justification of the occupy movement....more
The writing is good especially in the way the author use scenery and the details of everyday life to show the emotion of the narrator. Some of it can The writing is good especially in the way the author use scenery and the details of everyday life to show the emotion of the narrator. Some of it can be kind of Jane Eyre-ish. Rae reads a bit like a caricature though imho. There are name droppings involving postcolonialism but ultimately Islam is presented as the only solution....more
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