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For us there is only the trying (August update)

September 11, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

And… it’s time for an August review! Sit back, grab a cookie, and enjoy. Here’s what to expect: An update on Thomas Clarkson Thoughts on life and growth Piranesi! (or, I won a book) My painting I mentioned back in … Read More

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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

Perhaps we must stand fast (June update)

June 22, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy June! Grab a hot drink and settle in for some musings on: what I have in common with Thomas Clarkson fidelity in media, ft. Broadchurch and Tim Minchin a quote about apocalypse the problem with dwelling in a land … Read More

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The Sabbatical-Which-Didn't-Happen

Living on the edge of the unknown [England]

March 28, 2020 by Emily J. Maurits

“If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that life can change completely in a single second.” So I responded to an upset eighteen year old Canadian as we sped towards Lyon airport, the sun setting to the right of us, … Read More

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Pondering

The “Carton Effect” (or, self-sacrifice in literature)

June 6, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

We all know the fictional ‘trope’ of “self-sacrifice.” It’s what Aslan, Harry Potter, Timothy and Jesus have in common. I’ve recently been musing on a specific type of sacrifice ‘trope’ (for want of a better word) which seems to crop … Read More

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Pondering

A biblical interpretation of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

May 2, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

I wrote a review of sorts for the BBC series Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but it occurs to me that I have neglected to write about book by Susanna Clarke of the same name. There are multiple book reviews … Read More

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Pondering

In defence of Fiction

April 4, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

This post was written in response to someone who dared to suggest in my hearing that non-fiction trumps fiction. (Don’t worry, we’re still on speaking terms!) My defence of fiction (firstly, let’s make sure we’re on the same page) Firstly, … Read More

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Pondering

Thinking Fiction: Why we like characters who work undercover for the ‘good’ side

February 7, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

I’m forever on a quest to discover why I like what I like. This is part of my foray into ‘types’ of fictional characters and why we as readers like them. Who or what are ‘characters who work undercover for the ‘good’ … Read More

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a year in reading 2018
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A year in reading 2018

January 3, 2019 by Emily J. Maurits

Happy New Year everyone! Following the tradition, here we go! Books read 2018: 70 Trends: Number of books is increasing (67 in 2017, 56 in 2016, 55 in 2015) I am ‘reading’ more audio books I am also reading far … Read More

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Thinking fiction Why we like socially disadvantaged characters
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Thinking fiction: Why we like socially disadvantaged characters…

December 27, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I’m forever on a quest to discover why I like what I like. Join me on a foray into ‘types’ of fictional characters and why we as readers like them. Who or what are socially disadvantaged characters? Socially disadvantaged characters … Read More

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Pondering

Review: The Children Act (2017)

December 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

Based on the eponymous novel by Ian McEwan.  As the High Court Children’s Judge, Justice Maye (Emma Thompson) must decide whether to give a Jehovah ’s Witness boy a blood transfusion against his wishes. I entered the cinema expecting a … Read More

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