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1959

The year of 1959 CE.

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Psycho

Robert Bloch
Contemporary American Horror

Psycho

Bloch writes a twisting thriller that manages to surprise, even when you’ve watched the film first.

August 2, 2021August 1, 2021 by S. Hargrave — Comment on Psycho

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Mordecai Richler
Contemporary Canadian Literature

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The book is one about the ruthlessness and all-consuming nature of greed as well as the eventual consequences of leading a life driven by monetary gain. I won’t give away the ending, but I’ll warn you that it’s nothing like Ebenezer Scrooge’s and there are no warm fuzzies involved. This is a review of Mordecai Richler’s The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by S. Hargrave — Comment on The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Tin Drum

Günter Grass
Contemporary German Literature

The Tin Drum

December was busy. Far, far busier than even the holiday season had a right to be and more disturbingly, there was the feeling of endings in the air. This is a review of Günter Grass’ The Tin Drum.

March 20, 2020July 5, 2020 by S. Hargrave — Comment on The Tin Drum
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