Memorable Moments: Rodrigues’ Apostasy in Martin Scorsese’s Silence
"Would I have relinquished my faith or chosen to let others die for a God they may not comprehend?"
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If, Then by Kate Hope Day REVIEW
The uncomplicated narrative structure of If, Then makes it a comfortable and enjoyable read.
7
The Nomad Principle by Crispin Rodrigues REVIEW
A few pieces lure us in with a false sense of security and welcome, only to reveal the ugly truth awaiting a few beats away.
7.5
Him by Clare Empson REVIEW
Following Catherine and Lucian on their love story feels very much like the social media stalking of a celebrity couple.
Bad Parenting As The Source Of Sin In The Sinner
In the overwhelmingly grim world of The Sinner, can anyone truly escape their past?
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Miracle Creek by Angie Kim REVIEW
Kim's focus here is on mothers who care for children with disabilities, the exhaustion that comes from doing a mountain of tasks.
5 Biggest New Movies of April 2019
God knows who these "Vengeancers" are?
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The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists by Alexander McCall Smith REVIEW
With a name like The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists, you know you are in for a treat of oxymoronic absurdity.
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The Golden Hour by Malia Zaidi REVIEW
While The Golden Hour exists as part of a series, it is a perfectly serviceable standalone novel.
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The Lost Night by Andrea Bartz REVIEW
"Bartz' novel has often been likened to Paula Hawkins Girl on the Train, and while I agree, Bartz has developed far more distinct narrative voices."
What the New Jonas Brothers Music Video Says About Celebrity and Relationships
The commercialisation of relationships continues in the newest Jonas Brothers music video.
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The DNA of You and Me by Andrea Rothman REVIEW
Like Susan Glaspell's protagonist in The Verge, Emily faces being a woman in a STEM field as well as the wall of gender expectations.
