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They are presented as equally culpable and yet, equally, without blame. They are damaged and are destined to destroy not only themselves but others. The best way I can describe the process of reading this book is via analogy. You climb up the ladder to a very tall slide at the playground. You sit down at the top, so excited by what all of your friends have said about the amazing ride down the slide. Right as you begin to shift your weight to set your journey in motion, you glimpse at this piece of equipment. What you once thought was a harmless little ride is actually full of obstacles and danger. The slide is greased. It has sharp corners. And it goes down infinitely farther than you thought possible, or were ever willing to go. But what's done is done--you shifted your weight, and now you've gotta ride it all the way to the bottom, however thrilling and terrifying that ride may be. What dad would still want to be with a woman after their affair more or less caused his death? His son had died, and the dad was still completely in love with his fiancée. Who, by the way, showed no emotion or remorse towards her soon-to-be husband's death. And by soon-to-be husband, I mean very soon. As in next day soon.
Praised for her historical novels (King Hereafter, the Francis of Lymond series), the prolific Dunnett continues with this crisp and dashing tale of venture and misadventure, the second volume of a Continue reading » Everybody thinks two things about Netflix,” she said. “That we commission by algorithm – we don’t, we commission by human; they also think it’s all about global shows, and you’ve got to find a global show that appeals to somebody in India and somebody in Alaska.Actually the complete reverse is true. It’s all about authenticity on a global platform.” The Film of the Book: The film is an adaptation of a 1991 book of the same title by Josephine Hart.
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Love Makes You Crazy: Stephen's love for Anna makes him act irrationally. For example, during a business trip, he travels at night from Brussels to Paris just to see his lover. In the end, he loses his job and his family because of his love. Dalton, Ben (17 March 2022). "Netflix UK execs tease upcoming slate including erotic thriller 'Damage' ". Screen Daily . Retrieved 27 April 2022. The passion that transforms life, and art, did not seem to be mine. But in all essentials, my life was a good performance.” I've seen the '92 adaption with Jeremy Irons and Juliet Binoche, so I knew what I was in for. But man this book is dark. From the moment the narrator meets Anna Barton, you know this story will end tragically and it does.
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my life would have been lost in contemplation of the emerging skeleton beneath my skin. It was as though a man’s bones broke through the face of the werewolf. Shining with humanity he stalked through his midnight life towards the first day.’
Fascinating bits of mythology and history are woven into this well-crafted novel set during the 1920s and '30s amid the crumbling ruins of Sicily's ancient hill towns and on the rude, bustling Continue reading » Her novels show that she was not afraid of big, unruly, raw – savage, even – feelings, the real stuff of human relations. But she was far from being serious and high-minded at all times. She teased, loved banter, had a great warmth and laughed easily. She gave the world a special appreciation – for poetry and for words – believing that words could make it all worthwhile. She was right, but no small part of that was because she was the one delivering them. Josephine is survived by her husband and sons. The first person narrator of the novel is an unnamed medical doctor turned politician (called Dr Stephen Fleming in the Louis Malle film) whose promotion from Member of Parliament (MP) to cabinet member is imminent. Just then the MP is casually introduced to his grown-up son's enigmatic girlfriend Anna and helplessly falls for her. For as long as it lasts, Martyn, his son, has no idea that his father is having an extramarital affair with his girlfriend (and later fiancée), and Anna does not seem to mind being a young man's partner and simultaneously his father's lover and object of desire. The MP enjoys a brief period of sexual bliss, meeting Anna in various European cities and having sex with her in unlikely places. Eventually, he buys them a small flat in central London where they meet on a regular basis.Find sources: "Damage"Hart novel– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( May 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Anyhow, this book is a depiction of selfish, bad life choices. It’s like a dateline story—minus the murder. Just selfish people, making selfish decisions that effect everyone within a stones throw. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine praised Louis Malle's direction of the film and a "faithful film version" in regards to the original novel by Josephine Hart. Of the cast, Travers was most favourable towards Richardson's performance: "Richardson is extraordinary; it's a brave, award-caliber performance." [9] The majority do not desire the world—knowing on some primitive level that it disappoints. They are quite content to let the blind few pursue their path to wisdom. And to watch those trapped by genius forced to sacrifice themselves, and those trapped by talent to emulate them. Much better to be in the audience, watching the actors find the surprise ending.” urn:oclc:867920420 Scandate 20091215201537 Scanner scribe10.la.archive.org Scanningcenter la Source
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