10 Dec

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Book Review: An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story by Michael Morpurgo When I stumbled upon An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo, I was immediately intrigued. The thought of a family risking everything to protect an orphaned elephant during WWII was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Morpurgo, renowned for his ability to weave gentle yet profound stories, invites us into an unusual narrative that reels you in, making you ponder the complexities of war, love, and survival. Set against the backdrop of bombed Dresden, we...

01 Jun

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Personal Reflections on Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures When I first laid eyes on Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures…, I was immediately drawn in by its tantalizing premise—exploring the life of Patricia Highsmith, the brilliant yet polarizing author of The Price of Salt. Having always been intrigued by writers whose personal lives cast shadows as deep as their literary impacts, I felt compelled to dive into this graphic novel. The notion of grappling with Highsmith’s legacy while balancing her complexities as...