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Save:Aftermath by Peter Robinson is a gripping police procedural novel that delves into the aftermath of a series of horrific crimes, focusing on the impact on the victims and those involved in the investigation. The story begins with the capture of a serial killer, leading Detective Inspector Alan Banks and his team to uncover a web of dark secrets and moral dilemmas. Robinson's writing style keeps readers on the edge of their seats, weaving a complex narrative that explores themes of abuse, police brutality, and personal struggles.
Maggie Forrest wasn’t sleeping well, so it didn’t surprise her when the voices woke her shortly before four o’clock one morning in early May, even though she had made sure before she went to bed that ...
(Also, see 91 recommendations for the series Inspector Banks ) - #2
Save:'Beyond The Black Stump' by Nevil Shute is a book that revolves around a love story between an American geologist, Stan, and a local girl in the Australian Outback. The book provides a vivid description of life in the Outback and a small town in the US, showcasing the contrasts between the two locations. The plot unfolds predictably but engagingly, focusing on the characters' interactions and personal growth rather than high adventure.
Nevil Shute's writing style in 'Beyond The Black Stump' is characterized by marvellously portrayed characters, subtle storytelling, and a focus on ordinary people rising to unordinary challenges with grace and generosity. The book offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of life in 1950s Australia and the cultural aspects of that era, while also exploring themes of love, prejudice, and humanity.
A NUMBER of substances that are trapped in the earth’s crust will influence a Geiger counter sufficiently to set it clicking, and one of the feeblest of these influences is oil imprisoned in a salt do... - #3
Save:'A Shropshire Lad' by A.E. Housman is a collection of poems that delve into themes of evanescent youth, beautiful English rural scenery, and untimely sudden death. The poems are described as having a deceptively simple, almost folkloric style that immerses the reader into the world of the poems. While the title may suggest a rural idyll, the majority of the poems explore themes of death, war, and the melancholy musings of lost love and growing up.
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Save:Virgil's 'The Eclogues' is a collection of 10 pastoral poems, exploring themes of love, loss, and rural life. The poems are set in idyllic countryside settings, featuring herdsmen engaging in conversations and songs. The work is a reflection of Virgil's poetic talent and his ability to convey deep emotions through his characters and their interactions.
The Eclogues are highly civilized set pieces that draw inspiration from Greek examples, particularly Theocritus. Virgil skillfully incorporates issues of power, passion, and the dichotomy between rural and urban life into his poems. Through beautiful translations like David Ferry's, the verses come alive in a contemporary idiom, making the work both attractive and intelligent.
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Save:"Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Turgenev is a novel that delves into the complex relationship between parents and children, specifically fathers and sons, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. The book explores themes of generational conflict, love, pride, loss, and the struggle for individuality. Through the characters of Bazarov and Arkady, Turgenev contrasts nihilism with romanticism, while also portraying the tensions between traditional values and modern ideologies. The narrative moves through various social classes, providing insights into the changing landscape of Russian society during that era.
'Well, Piotr, not in sight yet?' was the question asked on May the 20th, 1859, by a gentleman of a little over forty, in a dusty coat and checked trousers, who came out without his hat on to the low s... - #6
Save:Rose Daughter is a retelling of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, focusing on the story of Beauty and her two sisters who find themselves in a magical and mysterious home after their family faces a sudden change in fortune. The book explores themes of family, transformation, and love, with a strong emphasis on Beauty's magical gardening abilities and her relationships with her family members and the Beast. The writing style is described as lush and romantic, with detailed descriptions of emotional depth and character development.
Her earliest memory was of waking from the dream. It was also her only clear memory of her mother. Her mother was beautiful, dashing, the toast of the town. Her youngest daughter remembered the blur o...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Folktales ) - #7
Save:"My Ántonia" by Willa Cather is a novel set in late 19th-century Nebraska, following the lives of several immigrant families through the eyes of the protagonist, Jim Burden. The story revolves around the character of the Bohemian immigrant woman, Ántonia, and her enduring friendship with Jim. The narrative is a collection of memories that depict the challenges and joys of life on the prairie, capturing the essence of the American Midwest during that era. The plot is character-driven, focusing on the growth and experiences of the main characters over a span of 30 years.
I FIRST HEARD OF Ántonia on what seemed to me an interminable journey across the great midland plain of North America. I was ten years old then; I had lost both my father and mother within a year, and... - #8
Save:'The Rings of Saturn' by W.G. Sebald is a unique and dreamlike travelogue that takes readers on a meandering journey through the landscapes of East Anglia. Sebald intertwines historical accounts, personal reflections, and encounters with eccentric characters to create a narrative that is both melancholic and thought-provoking. The book delves into themes of loss, memory, and the transience of human existence, all while exploring the decay of large English estates, colonial histories, and the decline of British aristocracy.
Sebald's writing style in 'The Rings of Saturn' is described as atmospheric, haunting, and beautifully framed, with a tone that is both engaging and fascinating. The book is a mesmerizing and marvellously digressive account of a semi-fictional walk through a semi-fictional landscape, where the prose flows effortlessly through complex ideas and historical musings. Readers are drawn into Sebald's intricate web of connections, quirky observations, and deep reflections, making it a captivating and enriching read.
It’s hard to imagine now, I was once told by someone who could remember the turning sails in his childhood, that the white flecks of the windmills lit up the landscape just as a tiny highlight brings ...
