literature
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My Buffy the Vampire Slayer Ranking
Due to streaming this show has garnered a new fan base over the years since it’s aired and as someone who has watched this show in real time, it’s pretty cool to see that it still has its place. So obviously I’m only gonna focus on the seasons that aired and not the seasons that were written in comic form although I’ve read about what happened in those seasons and it would’ve been pretty cool to see that on TV but I’m sticking to the original show. I heard about them trying, to reboot this show a couple years ago. I don’t think that’s gonna happen anymore but if it ever did, I wonder how they would develop it. Or how the show would feel amongst a new generation. This is just my opinion it’s not meant to be the end all be all. So if anyone disagrees, then that’s fine you can make your own list if you want.This is just the way I see each season, so just have fun with it!
By Travis Johnson2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Lord Jim at Home" by Dinah Brooke
The only real reason I went for this book is because I heard there was an introduction by Ottessa Moshfegh. Ottessa Moshfegh at the moment, is probably one of my favourite living writers and so, everything recommended by her must thereforebe taken into consideration for my TBR. But then again, I am not going to lie when I say it has been sitting on my TBR for a long while now. I only got around to reading it recently when I heard that it was available on Kindle. For the life of me, I do not know why I didn't check before.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Very Cold People" by Sarah Manguso
“In fourth grade we played hard. The fifth-grade girls played four square, too, but they didn't jeer at each other when they played, and they hit the ball gently from square to square. Their slowness seemed deliberate, as if they were dancing. Their skirts brushed slowly against their knees as they swayed. It wasn't so much that they looked different; they just looked as if they knew they were being watched.”
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Time And Space: The Beauties Of Reading A Star Wars Novel
It's not exactly an outrageous of a claim to make that books are always going to be a bit of an afterthought in the Star Wars franchise. Granted, that there have been some great ones and, at this point, it is also clear that this universe is open for all kinds of stories (as long as they are helmed by people who get it). However, at it's core, it's still a franchise that started out as a passion project for one of the greatest visual storytellers of our time. One that has been praised for its sights and sounds at least as much as it has for its mythos and story. I mean, it's a grand space opera, that was literally born to mantra "Faster, more intese."
By Art-Peeter Roosve2 years ago in Geeks
Is Twenty-Five Twenty-One Worth Watching?
"Twenty-One Twenty-Five" is a South Korean drama that was broadcast in the year 2021. It is a romantic melodrama that narrates the story of two people who first met as teenagers and later reunited as adults. The drama sheds light on themes of friendship, love, and personal growth. This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this popular Kdrama "Twenty-One Twenty-Five".
By Umama Zahir 2 years ago in Geeks
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ancients
Introduction: Throughout history, language has served as the primary means of communication, a repository of culture, and a tool for preserving knowledge. Ancient languages, in particular, hold a special allure, as they are the keys to unlocking the wisdom of bygone civilizations and their contributions to the world as we know it. The study of these ancient languages is not just an academic pursuit; it is a journey into the very heart of human civilization, offering insights into the lives, beliefs, and advancements of our ancestors. This exploration will delve into the intricacies and the significance of studying these tongues that whispered the earliest secrets of humankind.
By Rajeshkumar G2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Crippen" by John Boyne
John Boyne is one of the 21st century's finest writers. I have read many books by him over my time. These include but are not limited to: The Echo Chamber, The Heart's Invisible Furies, A History of Loneliness, This House is Haunted, The Absolutist, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom and most recently, Water. As of yet, I am waiting for his novel Earth to come out in 2024, but for now I shall entertain myself with the books I have not yet read. Most recently, I have read his novel Crippen which is a nod to a slightly different genre, crime, in which Boyne investigates how to marry his poetic writing to such a dark topic. The aspect of writing crime is also explored in his novel Water through the second-hand account of Vanessa/Willow and though both are enjoyable, both are still very different in style.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Trust" by Hernan Diaz
I had been looking at this book for some time and for some reason or another, just never got around to reading it. Every other book seemed to be more important and I am not going to lie when I say this: the blurb on this book does not do it any favours in making it sound even remotely interesting. I have a few mixed feelings here and there, but I think I have come to a lawful conclusion on what I think overall. Let's take a short look at what the book is about and how it is split up.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Water" by John Boyne
John Boyne is one of this century's most versatile authors and has amassed quite a readership over the last decade with some really great novels. I have read many of them, including but not limited to: A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom, The House of Special Purpose, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Heart's Invisible Furies, A Ladder to the Sky, The Absolutist, All the Broken Places, A History of Loneliness, Echo Chamber and The Congress of Rough Riders. I do not think I have ever actually read a John Boyne novel I did not like.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Beast You Are" by Paul Tremblay
Now, I have read and enjoyed many books by Paul Tremblay including The Pallbearer's Club, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, Survivor's Song and even A Head Full of Ghosts. Over the course of the last few years, Paul Tremblay has proven himself to be one of the great new voices of horror and thriller novels, creating some really memorable characters and intense atmospheres. I have read his short story anthology Growing Things and Other Stories and though I do like his short stories, I have to say that the former anthology was a little bit better than this one in terms of writing style. Here we have experimentation that I respect, but does not always work with the desired effect. Standing with respect for his small and experimental changes to his writing, I see why people would enjoy it - but in comparison to his other works it does not hold up as being all that understandable - often leaving the reader with mixed emotions on the stories within.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
5 Best Horror Movies Based on True Stories
In the realm of horror where fact meets fiction, horror films are often inspired by the dark corners of real events. As we delve deeper into the spine-chilling world of cinema, it doesn’t come as a shock to discover that some horror stories are based in truth. Consider for a moment the violent beginnings of five horror films based on horrific true events.
By Morgan Everly2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Twice Round the Clock" by Billie Houston
The British Library are known for more than their British Library Crime Classics novels and yet, here I am again reading them all. Martin Edwards makes the strong case for why certain books are lost to history and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing. However, when we find gems that have been lost for ages, we can often feel like others have missed out on them. Especially when they are classics from an age long past like The Golden Age of British Crime. Yes, we know about the female authors from this time who stood out like the great Agatha Christie, but lesser known authors and perhaps, people who were not even authors to begin with also wrote some fantastic books.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
