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Judey KalchikPublished 8 months ago in Critique Crime and Punishment
A challenging book, but one that rewards those that give it a chance. Dostoevsky's masterpiece about a Russian student who plans and executes a murder, seemingly without any remorse. He is an intellectual afterall. Then spends most of the book descending into painful depression, guilt and anxiety over the crime.
Paul StewartPublished 8 months ago in CritiqueRecharge Recipe: Spicy Gjallarhorn Chicken Wings
The Recipe Looking for a delicious recipe inspired by Destiny 2? Look no further than this tasty dish - Spicy Gjallarhorn Chicken Wings that was generated via AI! Interesting huh? Well we thought so too so that's why we are sharing it with you guys and then we are going to discuss if this was worth cooking up or not!
Tango SmashPublished 8 months ago in GamersJourney to Self-Discovery: Unraveling Life's Treasures with 'The Alchemist
The book that had the most profound impact on my life is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I first read it when I was 18 years old, and it completely changed my perspective on life.
Rohit GuptaPublished 8 months ago in BookClubThe Lord of the Rings: The Cinematic Trilogy
A movie is never the same as the book--yet can render its own full world. Peter Jackson’s vision of Middle Earth accomplishes this through enthralling sets, admirable heroes and heroines, terrible villains, and inspired scenes of comradeship, battle, and hard-won peace. Add in homage to imaginary languages and histories.
Mark FrancisPublished 8 months ago in CritiqueThe Chronicles of Narnia
Reposted for the new Book Club community. Warning: Very academic. Most scholarship centered around the Chronicles of Narnia focuses on the religious imagery C.S. Lewis utilized within his fairytale world. Christianity is undoubtably an important aspect of the Chronicles of Narnia; Aslan represents Jesus, Edmund represents Judas, and countless other religious allegories litter the series, but that is not all the series has to offer. In fact, whether intentional or not, Lewis wrote a compelling tale of the immigrant journey, particularly with the Pevensies. The four siblings are activists and provide a service to the Narnia, freeing them from the White Witch. However, they are deported from their true home, sent back to England. They eventually return, only to make the journey back to England because it is what is best for their people. They are forced to leave their kingdom in the hand of another king, a descendant of colonizers, though Narnia is where they feel they truly belong.
The Inciting Incident
There’s still time to stop reading this if you don’t want to hear a story about another college student being raped at a frat party.
Veronica WrenPublished 8 months ago in ChaptersCorrosion
Once in a while life reminds That what we love corrodes in time Gold or silver, people too None immune to times pursuit
Vicious AvaricePublished 8 months ago in Poets