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Most recently published stories in Critique.

A Man Called Ove. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
Old man. Grump. Bloody youngens these days. Society is doomed. This bloody cat again. Why can’t everyone just leave me alone? Can I just die in peace already? This food is pretty good. Cat’s alright too, I guess. Suppose I have to save the neighbourhood myself. Life ain’t so bad.
By Renessa Norton3 years ago in Critique
Light Red Over Black
Seeing a jpeg image of a Mark Rothko painting serves no purpose. You have to see the painting itself to contemplate its meaning. If all you see is a painting, you are missing the point. A Rothko is all about the mood, the movement, and a connection with the artist.
By Raymond G. Taylor3 years ago in Critique
Halloween
More than 13 million pumpkins are wasted on Halloween - perfectly good food. More than $400m of uneaten sweets, thrown out. All to celebrate a day associated with evil, death and the sacrifice of children. One day you will open the door to hand out candy, and there's a gun.
By Hummingbird3 years ago in Critique
The Great Debaters Critique
"The Great Debaters" is a movie highlighting America's sordid history. It follows Professor Melvin B. Tolson, who challenges his students to think freely through their debate team in the Jim Crow South. It reminds us to do what we have to so we can do what we want to—becoming self-governing.
By EYHCS3 years ago in Critique
Mount Rushmore
Or as I like to call it Mount Rush-no-more. Contents: Four dead presidents lording over the common folk. An unwelcome reason to ignore Crazy Horse.
By Rachael MacDonald3 years ago in Critique
Don Quixote's Quandry
"Don Quixote," an enduring masterpiece, revels in Quixote's delusions while exploring human resilience. Yet, its sprawling narrative occasionally meanders, tangling in subplots. Its chivalric fervor's charming, but repetitive escapades are tiring. A Salvidore Dali-esque critique on idealism and reality, yet a refined pallet could sharpen its impact, battling with precision.
By Emery St. Wayne3 years ago in Critique
Marie Smith's Apple Pie
Marie Smith’s Apple Pie “Oh, Ms. Smith, your apple pies are the best I’ve ever tasted! Can I have your recipe?” Dora Jones, the bake sale coordinator, asked.
By Aingeal Stone3 years ago in Critique
Painkiller
Opiods kill, especially when avarice doctors are rewarded for over-prescribing them. Be shocked when you read journalist Barry Meier’s PAINKILLER, a riveting account of how Arthur and Richard Sackler’s greed and marketing ingenuity caused death and destruction with their creation of Oxycontin. They lied. People died.
By Lynn Fenske3 years ago in Critique
Sleeping Beauties by Owen and Stephen King
I used to be a major Stephen King fan, but this book destroyed any enjoyment his work gave me. It is dull and drawn out way too long for no more of a plot than it has. Plus, the actions of the people are unbelievable. I don’t recommend this book.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Critique
2024 Snow White
Not out yet, but let’s talk! Andrew Burnap’s character will not be a prince. No prince? Couldn’t Disney at least put one that helps grow Snow White as a character? What about someone they expect her to marry but chooses different like Beauty and the Beast? How will this go?
By Seashell Harpspring 3 years ago in Critique
Jane Eyre
Was there ever a love so strong and potent, that when heart calls across time and space, one's soul can hear the reverberations and answer:
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Critique
Queen Cleopatra
Cleopatra was: A skilled diplomat and politician Gifted in languages and oration Powerful and intelligent Cleopatra was NOT
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Critique