At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; a...
A compelling narrative should pull us through your world, rife with three-dimensional characters, urgency, and enough conflict to keep things interesting. Make us think, make our heart race, but never forget that the most important thing to us when it comes to fiction, is the plot itself. ...
This free audiobook details into account the experiences of one Watkin Tench. Tench was an officer of the British Marine and among the first fleet to settle NSW. This is a narrative that chronicles the interesting events that unfolded during his tenure as an officer of this expedition t...
s swift-moving yet powerfully nuanced narrative offers insights into the institution of slavery and the political maneuvering that led up to the Civil War. This book is essential reading today, at a historical moment that demands unflinching reflection on founding truths.”—Elizabeth D. Samet,...
("Finding Graceland") and audio design by Jimmy Boyle ("Band of Brothers"), all mixed by Academy Award winner Ben Wilkins ("Whiplash"). "Unsinkable" is an immersive narrative experience designed to send listeners back in time to World War II London ...
and intensely relevant novel that plunges headfirst into the intersection of political power, environmental destruction, and activism. Tom Clark crafts a narrative that reads like a high-stakes thriller, yet beneath the surface, it is a scathing critique of the fossil fuel industry and the systems...
It’s his eating tour – a narrative of the year he spent filming for a Food Network show he did – going to places like France, Portugal, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, and Cambodia in search of the “perfect” meal. My thoughts? Well, this man would eat literally anything. You put it...
A major problem with the film is the lack of originality in its narrative. As you watch it you start to see where the story of the film is going from a mile off, turning intended plot twists into confirmed predictions. Now this isn't to say that the film doesn't have entertaining ...
, but that was my takeaway from Kimmel. And, as in this post, I’m talking about this as a listening experience rather than commenting on the society that is depicted–the shortcomings of the system (especially in the U.S.) contrasted to the successes make for a more engaging narrative....
Never insert commas “where you take a breath” because everyone breathes differently. Do not insert commas whereyouthink it should pause because every reader sees the narrative differently. Wedouse commas to set offintroductoryclauses: In the first sentence, “because he was afraid” isn’t nece...