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“Papers, Please,” Microhistory, and the Historical Agency of “Ordinary Men”
„Viele kleine Leute, die in vielen kleinen Orten viele kleine Dinge tun, können das Gesicht der Welt verändern.“ “Many small people, who in many small places do many small things that can alter the face of the world.” -African wisdom … Continue reading
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[All the Light We Cannot See] Review
“It’s a story about a German boy and a blind French girl during World War II, …” “Of course.” Said my friend, to whom I was explaining the plot of the book to. Of course. Of course it would be … Continue reading
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The Shining by King and Kubrick
The Shining (1977) and “The Shining” (1980) are probably one of the greatest hallmarks of horror. The novel written by Stephen King and the movie made my Stanley Kubrick have became such recognizable elements of popular culture, especially the scene … Continue reading
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Let the Right One In: Novel and Movies Thoughts
Let the Right One In was first a Swedish novel that came out 2004. The first movie adaptation came out in 2004, while a new American remake was released in 2010. I watched the American remake first in 2012, and … Continue reading
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Crazy Mythologies: Thoughts on [Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes]
Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes: A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology is a non-fiction by Cory O’Brien. Through the use of humor and very up-to-date language, the book tells some of the most fundamental stories of different religions from different parts … Continue reading
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