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Who Told It Best: Inherent Vice

Though he has been writing for over half a century, Thomas Pynchon has written few, yet memorable pieces of literature. His work ranges from short and non-fiction stories, to essays and even technical writing for the Boeing corporation. What stays consistent, however, is his style: often classified as postmodernist, Pynchon’s writing just flies off the… Continue reading Who Told It Best: Inherent Vice

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Who Told It Best: The Shining

Stephen King has become synonymous with his adaptations, his book and films intrinsically linked since the start. His 1974 debut novel, Carrie, was successfully adapted into a 1976 film by Brain De Palma, catapulting him into mainstream cinema after a handful of cult classics. Similarly, King’s second novel, ‘Salem’s Lot, was turned into a 3-hour… Continue reading Who Told It Best: The Shining

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Who Told It Best: Never Let Me Go

There are some stories that are so compelling, so well refined, and so moving, that they can almost work as a Rorschach test for those who experience it for the first, second, or tenth time. Never Let Me Go is one such story. Kazuo Ishiguro released the novel back in 2005, becoming one of the… Continue reading Who Told It Best: Never Let Me Go

Wrap-ups

Monthly Wrap-Up: July 2021

Goodbye July, hello August! July went by really quickly, and I'm excited for some holidays now in August. I'll be having myself a nice stay-cation, which as we all know means prime reading time! I'm a bit behind on some NetGalley e-arcs, so I'm hoping to catch up on reading and reviews soon. And now...… Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up: July 2021