‘Entertainment is antithetical to reality’[1] Michael Crichton’s novel ‘Jurassic Park’ is certainly that, to the point where the readers are relieved by it. Crichton’s novel about genetically engineered dinosaurs running amok is a thrilling read, even if it’s not quite the same as actually seeing the dinosaurs for real on the big screen. What isContinue reading “Body Horror, Justice and Covid-19 in ‘Jurassic Park’”
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Defeating Covid-19 with ‘Little Women’
This post contains full spoilers about ‘Little Women’! Louisa May Alcott’s semi-autobiographical novel has charmed the hearts of Americans for generations. I only took notice of it following the release of Greta Gerwig’s adaptation in December 2019, which prompted me to read the book. Although I wouldn’t describe it as the most gripping read, itContinue reading “Defeating Covid-19 with ‘Little Women’”
Covid-19 and Dystopian Literature
Now, as a student of both English and History, I’m not surprised that both topics have the ability to predict the future. We are living in unprecedented times, and probably facing the biggest crisis most of us will face in our lifetimes. The first thing I thought of, when I watched Boris enforce a quarantine,Continue reading “Covid-19 and Dystopian Literature”
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