"The Pearl" by Steinbeck. First time I've read it--and the book lived up to all the hype. A.
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"Florence and the Machine: Lungs." Smokey singer-songwriter vocals that rises above the predicability of Fiona Apple et al by giving the band enough room to give some killer grooves and hooks. A-.
Watched
"The Brother's Bloom." Truly clever moments and some great characterizations, but failed to effectively pull any of the desired heartstrings. Has a con-movie ever? The cons didn't save the day, either--they were always an a plot device, and never a true narrative focus...B-.
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