Novel
The Butler
It has been a while since I read a Danielle Steel novel and this one entitled 'The Butler' is quite the fun page-turner. It is about two families that are very similar. One is about Joachim and the other Oliva, an Argentinian and an American. Joachim is a mirror twin, who is a butler, who meets Oliva when she needs an assistant for a job that she needs help doing, but there is one thing each of them will need to get over some very sad events that occurred in their pasts. This is a family story that covers the globe, and one will see that friendship can lead to other things.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
HeartBreaker
Sarah MacLean has written a historical romance entitled 'HeartBreaker'. This is the story of a young woman who wants to help her sex be able to find their own love matches instead of them being arranged by family. She believes in love even though during her time marriage was to have children and improve family standings. On a mission she meets and works with another person a man who is a Duke. Adelaide and Henry are the two main characters who start out hating but find ways to help each other out in various situations. This is quite the fun read and the cover is what made me pick the book up and read for the face of the woman seemed intriguing.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Stay Stylish on the Go: Mixing Comfort and Fashion in Travel Outfits
Traveling offers an exciting opportunity to explore new places, cultures, and experiences. However, it also presents the challenge of dressing comfortably while looking stylish. Whether you're jet-setting to a tropical paradise or exploring a bustling city, balancing comfort and fashion in your travel outfits is crucial. Drawing inspiration from celebrity fashion and beauty trends, and the best travel outfits, can help you navigate travel fashion trends effortlessly.
By Vange Magazine2 years ago in Critique
Microsoft Azure Globally Down
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 13:13 UTC, Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 reported a global outage affecting a subset of its services. The issue resulted in timeouts and difficulties connecting to various Azure services worldwide. Multiple engineering teams at Microsoft were promptly engaged to diagnose and resolve the issue. The company acknowledged the problem and provided updates on the Azure status page.
By Shine b john2 years ago in Critique
Soulmate
'Soulmates' is another part of this 'Dark World' series by L.J. Smith. This is the story of Hannah and Thierry and Maya. Hannah believes that she is not going to see her seventeenth birthday and she needs to know why. She goes to a psychologist, and they do hypnosis that they think will help. This is a story that involves vampires, humans and werewolves and once again try to bring all these factions together to live in peace. Is that going to be possible?
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Beach Music
Pat Conroy has written a family novel entitled 'Beach Music'. This is the story of a man named Jack McCall the first-born son of Lucy McCall Pitts. He has four other brothers all with their own quirks to live with and deal with their mother's illness. Jack at the start of the story is living in Rome with his young daughter Leah and he has noticed that he has had a follower. 'Beach Music' will cover the decades through various stories told by his friends from the sixties about his and his friends' activities, as well as stories from his friends' parents from the Depression to the World War to Vietman. It is also a story of nature and how to deal with climate change. 'Beach Music' is a novel that will have you laugh and cry sometimes at the same time.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
