![]() ![]() ![]() Coincidentally, this reorientation toward a more socio-cultural historiography occurred as works of historical fiction were topping bestseller lists. Toward the end of the twentieth century a perceived crisis in Canadian historical education emerged as a growing focus on social and cultural historical analysis was argued to diminish Canadians’ understanding of nationalist historical narratives. The early canon of Canadian historiography produced nation-building narratives concentrated on colonial settlement, war, and political history, to the considerable exclusion of all else. Themes of nation, interpretation, evidence, and time are examined as contributors to the formulation of historical consciousness. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Hulan analyses how contemporary historical fiction interacts with, and contributes to, Canadian historiography. ![]() As Renée Hulan demonstrates from the outset in Canadian Historical Writing: Reading the Remains, professional or public histories are not immune from the flawed or misleading interpretations that actively shape our understanding of the past. There is a casual tendency to assume that historical fiction lacks the methodological rigour and academic perspective required to substantively contribute to discussions about the past. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The movie not only absorbs the story faithfully but also manages to transcend the source material in many parts. And now I can state confidently that the movie is one hell of an adaptation of its source material. The art is also beautiful in many panels. The story is so well written and you could actually feel the energy flowing through the words when you read the story. You'd know why that particular opinion persists when you read this book. This limited graphic series is considered as one of the most acclaimed works of Frank Miller. Set in 480 BC, Frank Miller's 300 retells the battle of Thermopylae: a battle that raged between 300 Spartans and allied forces against the full strength of Persian army. (I hope everyone here chanted that with me) Are you ready for the 88-page long epic graphic novel inspired by the most famous historic last stand? ![]() ![]() The story does have plenty of character growth and Sanderson writes developing relationships with ease. Spensa learns a lot about the Delvers, their role in the universe, the Superiority and there’s no denying that although this universe has been made larger with the revelations of Cytonic, there’s also a lot of information to be lost if you aren’t following carefully enough. This has turned into more of a universal story instead of solely Spensa’s.Ĭytonic is definitely an information overload and there’s a lot to take in about Cytonics and the Nowhere. The characters we met previously are absent except for a few Jorgen-moments but the novellas set in between do their best to fill that hole and I can see why they have that purpose. Instead of a fast-paced, exciting journey we had a focussed, personal mission that read more like a side quest in this overall story until the final pages. I enjoyed Starsight a lot and this felt like a step-back from that. There are a lot of brilliant elements of this book but there were also a lot that felt much like an information-filler novel. We have the Broadsiders, space pirates with their own way of living, who Spensa joins and together we are on course for a space fight for the ages as Spensa tries to leave the Nowhere, learn its secrets and return to her family and friends. In the Nowhere she finds Chet Starfinder, an explorer, and together with M-Bot we have our comedic pairing that keeps the interactions interesting yet thoughtful. ![]() We are introduced to a handful of new characters. ![]() ![]() To get Sam to leave him alone, the co-star does and finds that he actually really likes green eggs and ham. He asks him to eat green eggs and ham with different partners and locations, each time refusing with: "I do not like them Sam-I-Am." At the end of the story, Sam finally tells his co-star to simply try the dish to see if he really likes it or not. In Green Eggs and Ham, Sam pesters the unnamed co-star of the story asking if he likes the dish. Adam DeVine ( Green Eggs and Ham) Netflix Series.John Kennedy ( The Wubbulous World of Dr.While the creative process for Green Eggs and Ham was not as documented as Cat in the Hat, it is very possible that Sam's name came to be the same way the Cat in the Hat was created, with "Ham" rhyming with "Sam." Cerf bet Seuss that he could not write a book with only 50 words from the aforementioned list. Seuss' previous book The Cat in the Hat, used only 223 words based off a list of 348 required words for beginner readers to learn. ![]() ![]() The origin of Green Eggs and Ham stems from a bet Seuss had with his publisher, Bennett Cerf. He tries to convince Guy-Am-I to try the new dish called Green Eggs and Ham. Sam-I-Am has become one of the most recognizable Seuss characters. ![]() ![]() ![]() To me, no one knows how to do an alternate POV book like Colleen Hoover. ![]() I was blown away by Holder.Īnd let me say a couple other things. I think he’s my favorite Colleen Hoover character because his heart is just so good, so pure, so caring. I fell so much more in love with Dean Holder. I understood his feelings, his thoughts, the intent behind his choices. And after this book, I totally got Holder. I love her characters… I understand her characters and that makes me connect with her stories in a very deep way. I don’t know how she does it, but she truly is a master evoking feeling. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder’s head during all those hopeless moments-and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.Ĭolleen Hoover is a genius. ![]() Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him… Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. ![]() Related Posts: My review of Finding Cinderella (#2.5, Hopeless), 2013 Favorites, Emotional Powerhouses, 6-Star Books, Colleen Hoover Reading Orders. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Seats, team!” Coach considered teaching tenth-grade biology a side assignment to his job as varsity basketball coach, and we all knew it. “Not so loud.” She winked just as the bell rang, sending us both to our seats, which were side by side at our shared table.Ĭoach McConaughy grabbed the whistle swinging from a chain around his neck and blew it. “This class isn’t going to teach me anything I don’t already know.” Vee lowered her lashes and smiled wickedly. “Why, Vee,” I said, “I could’ve sworn you’ve been looking forward to this unit all semester.” And then we’d have this hour to do something productive-like receive one-on-one tutoring from cute upperclass guys.” Pictures of this in the eZine would be all the evidence I’d need to get the board of education to ax biology. ![]() Scribbled above their heads in thick pink chalk was the invitation:Īt my side Vee Sky said, “This is exactly why the school outlaws camera phones. They’d been forced to link arms and were naked except for artificial leaves placed in a few choice locations. ![]() Mysteriously adhered to the chalkboard was a Barbie doll, with Ken at her side. I WALKED INTO BIOLOGY AND MY JAW FELL OPEN. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite Isaacson’s easy style and simplified explanations, it still required my concentration and focus. I read this book very slowly, trying hard to digest all the information. The subtitle may have been more telling – “The Future of the Human Race.” Isaacson neatly uses Doudna as the fulcrum for the emanating circle of collaborators and influencers in her life and work. Science is not my favorite subject I favor literature, but Isaacson’s conversational style easily led me through the story he wanted to impart.Īlthough the title identifies Jennifer Doudna as the focus, the book is more than her biography. Inspiring and difficult, Walter Isaacson’s The Code Breaker brought me back to graduate school, but this time the reading was not compulsory for a course, but for my sense of wanting to learn. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, he has always been most remembered for his anti-revolutionary writings, including Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790) and Letters on a Regicide Peace (1795-7). He also supported the lifting of restrictions on Catholics in Ireland. Burke wrote polemical materials and speeches for the Rockingham Whigs, often criticizing policies in the American colonies and in British India. He remained in the House until retirement in 1794. The most consequential of these was his role as secretary to Whig leader Lord Rockingham, beginning in 1765, the same year when Burke himself was elected to the House of Commons. ![]() He initially had literary ambitions, serving as editor of the literary review Annual Register from 1758 to about 1765, but thereafter began taking positions in government service. He studied in both Catholic and Protestant institutions in Ireland, then studied law in London. Edmund Burke was born to a Catholic mother and a Protestant father. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The dare: seduce the hottest new hockey player in the junior class.Ĭonor Edwards is a regular at Greek Row parties…and in Greek Row sorority beds. I already have a hard time fitting in, so when my Kappa Chi sisters issue the challenge, I can’t say no. Instead, I wound up in a sorority full of mean girls. ![]() The Dare Briar U, Book 4 Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy!Ĭollege was supposed to be my chance to get over my ugly-duckling complex and spread my wings. Now I just have to convince my body-and my heart. Our backgrounds are too different, our goals aren’t aligned, and her parents hate my guts. We’re paired up on a yearlong school project, but I’m confident I can resist her. Her smart mouth is hot as hell, and so is the rest of her, but the fact that she’s got a boyfriend eliminates the temptation to touch her.Įxcept three months into our friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound.Īvoiding her is impossible. And I won’t lie-my new classmate Demi Davis is one cool chick. Which means that I, Hunter Davenport, am officially going celibate…no matter how hard that makes things.īut there’s nothing in the rulebook that says I can’t be friends with a woman. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. What I learned after last year’s distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. The Play Briar U, Book 3 Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy! ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only did I care about the fate of Masako and the other characters, but I kept reading because I desperately wanted to know how Kirino would solve this puzzle she had laid out for herself. To me, that made the book even more mysterious than most of the genre, because I couldn’t even imagine how everything was going to come together in the end. In fact, we see it happen, and we know the identity of everyone involved. ![]() However, in Out, we are know all about the murder and its perpetrator almost from the very beginning. It was introduced to me as a mystery novel, which always follow relatively unsurprising patterns: there is a murder, an amateur sleuth gets involved, they solve the mystery, and the crook gets their comeuppance. Devotees of the genre are in it for the twists, but the timing of them, and often the twists themselves, are all too often predictable as well. Out is a fantastic read for anyone who is sick of predictable narratives. ![]() |