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2666, by Roberto Bolaño
2666, September 2009, 8.5/10. Written by Roberto Bolaño, published by Picador. This monumental opus is composed of five parts, connected among each other by a web of tenuous links and subtle cross-ref… more →
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2666, by Roberto Bolaño
London wrote 2 months ago: 2666, September 2009, 8.5/10. Written by Roberto Bolaño, published by Picador. This monumental opus … more →
Camera Obscura - My Maudlin Career (2009 4AD)
mikemosh wrote 3 months ago: The Scots are doing something right over there. Dolly the sheep, Craig Ferguson and now Camera Obscu … more →
In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote
New York wrote 4 months ago: In Cold Blood In Cold Blood, July 2009, 8.5/10. Written by Truman Capote. Published by Modern Libra … more →
Sabbath's Theatre, by Philip Roth
New York wrote 6 months ago: Sabbath's Theatre Sabbath’s Theatre, June 2009, 8.5/10. Written by Philip Roth. Published … more →
The Moon and the Bonfires, by Cesare Pavese
London wrote 7 months ago: The Moon and the Bonfires (La luna e i falò), May 2009, 9/10 Written by Cesare Pavese. Published b … more →
Star Trek
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critiquixotic wrote 7 months ago: Category: Film Genre: Sci-Fi / Action / Reboot Directed By: J. J. Abrams Running Time: 126 min. Head … more →
Trophy Scars - Bad Luck (2009)
mikemosh wrote 7 months ago: I first heard of Trophy Scars (henceforth colloquially referred to as “T. Scars”) in Jun … more →
The Appleseed Cast - Sagarmatha (2009 The Militia Group)
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mikemosh wrote 9 months ago: Sorry for the lack of posts lately (not like anyone reads this or cares, anyway), but there just has … more →
Ask the Dust, by John Fante
London wrote 11 months ago: Ask the Dust, January 2009, 8.5/10. Written by John Fante, published by Canon Gate. Stunning! While … more →
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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critiquixotic wrote 11 months ago: Category: Film Genre: Drama / Romance / Sci-Fi Directed By: David Fincher Running Time: 159 min. Thi … more →
The Crying of Lot 49, by Thomas Pynchon
London wrote 1 year ago: The Crying of Lot 49, December 2008, 8.5/10. Written by Thomas Pynchon, published by Vintage. This n … more →
The Savage Detectives, by Roberto Bolano
New York wrote 1 year ago: The Savage Detectives The Savage Detectives (Translated by Natasha Wimmer), November 2008, 8.5/10. … more →
Earth - The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull (2008 Southern Lord)
mikemosh wrote 1 year ago: Before I heard this record I didn’t listen to Earth. If you had told me that this band was the … more →
Innerpartysystem - Innerpartysystem (2008 Island/Def Jam)
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mikemosh wrote 1 year ago: In likely contrast to Good Old War, this band WILL be bigger. They’re already blowing up in th … more →
Verse - Aggression (2008 Bridge Nine)
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mikemosh wrote 1 year ago: I’ve always liked Verse, or rather, the idea of Verse: a modern trad hardcore band that wasn … more →
The Siege Of Krishnapur, by J. G. Farrell
New York wrote 1 year ago: The Siege Of Krishnapur The Siege of Krishnapur, September 2008, 8.5/10. Written by J. G. Farrel … more →
The Reign of Kindo - Rhythm, Chord & Melody (2008 One Eleven)
mikemosh wrote 1 year ago: I really like this album and will likely grow to love it. “The Moments In Between,” … more →
Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island
pinkbagofbooks wrote 1 year ago: There are books out there that aren’t considered classics, but are, what I like to call them, the “m … more →
Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert
New York wrote 1 year ago: Madame Bovary Madame Bovary, March 2008, 8.5/10. Written by Gustave Flaubert. Published by Pengui … more →
