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Cullen shatters some of the most prevalent myths about the infamous Columbine shooting--that the killers were outcasts intent on murdering the school jocks, that a student was martyred for declaring her faith in God. The research is exhaustive, and the strands of narrative are woven together like the best literary fiction.
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If you're interested in learning more about the kidnapping of Patty Hearst and her subsequent infamy, start here. In addition to a well-told version of a fascinating story, Graebner offers insights on shifting views in 1970s America. For lovers of intelligent true crime as well as cultural critiques of our history.
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The young narrator lives in a totalitarian society surrounded by almost constant violence. A difficult read, but truly moving. Dragomán is very talented.
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance -- Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen
Naghma, September 20, 2009
With few exceptions, the zombie subplot reads like it's tacked on, not intertwining with the original text in a meaningful way.(0 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Columbine by Dave Cullen
Naghma, August 17, 2009
Cullen shatters some of the most prevalent myths about the infamous Columbine shooting--that the killers were outcasts intent on murdering the school jocks, that a student was martyred for declaring her faith in God. The research is exhaustive, and the strands of narrative are woven together like the best literary fiction.(5 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Patty's Got a Gun: Patricia Hearst in 1970s America by William Graebner
Naghma, February 8, 2009
If you're interested in learning more about the kidnapping of Patty Hearst and her subsequent infamy, start here. In addition to a well-told version of a fascinating story, Graebner offers insights on shifting views in 1970s America. For lovers of intelligent true crime as well as cultural critiques of our history.(4 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
The White King by György Dragomán
naghma, January 25, 2009
The young narrator lives in a totalitarian society surrounded by almost constant violence. A difficult read, but truly moving. Dragomán is very talented.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)