Category: Religion

Review: Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

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I was initially drawn to this book because of the many classical complexes/situations which were promised; however, I found the plot ultimately lacking and, though my interest was piqued at various points throughout the book (more so at the beginning and end, however) it… Continue Reading “Review: Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse”

Category: Book Review, Fiction, Gay Lit, Hermann Hesse, Literature, Philosophy, Religion

Review: Brief Reviews of Earlier Reads

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

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The Fires of Merlin (The Lost Years of Merlin #3) by T.A. Barron This has been the most disappointing book in the Merlin series, so far. It seemed to lack substance and flair. There are also many repeating themes and events – but not… Continue Reading “Review: Brief Reviews of Earlier Reads”

Category: Book Review, Charles Dickens, Classics, Dennis Cooper, Fantasy, Gay Lit, Graham Greene, H.P. Lovecraft, Horor, J.K. Rowling, Literature, Religion, Robert Musil, T.A. Barron

Review: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

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This is a hard novel to review – so much happens, and so little happens. Waugh tackles Catholicism, dogma and paradigms, faith in general. He tackles homosexuality, social stigma, boyishness, growth, and responsibility. Divorce, society, nobility, riches, and innocence. Alcoholism, psychosis, war, nationalism, loss,… Continue Reading “Review: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh”

Category: Book Review, England, Evelyn Waugh, Fiction, Religion, World War II

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