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Beautifully drawn characters, gripping emotional interactions, and eventually a fun simple central plot to tie them together. The work is compelling. I enjoyed one of its themes: Despite your own deafening self-pity which aptly keeps you paranoid of what other’s think; other people are simply too wrapped up in their own shortcomings to put as much attention on your insecurities as you do. That’s a pretty cool theme. Eventually, though, the book strays a bit from it. Murdoch writes with richness. I enjoyed the bell caper and symbolism, the reflections on the imperfect self, religion, life. And I enjoyed the book itself, while I was reading it. That said, I don’t feel it’s something that will stay with me. “We can only learn to love by loving.” Read more Book Reviews by Author/Illustrator Ross Anthony. |
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Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
