Synopsis: A sudden and powerful romance blossoms between Elio and Oliver on the Italian Riviera. Each is unprepared for the consequences of their attention, when, during the restless summer weeks, unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. recklessly, the two verge toward the one thingContinue reading “Call Me by Your Name – Review”
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Rumi’s Poem
Last night in a gathering I caught a glimpse of my beloved. Too embarrassed to embrace him I put my face against his cheek pretending to whisper something in his ear. – Rumi’s Little Book of Love The feeling of not being able to outwardly express one’s love to its intended recipient has been knownContinue reading “Rumi’s Poem”
Plato’s Symposium – Definitions of Love
Background: In Plato’s dialogue, the Symposium, we observe key figures of Athens enjoying a meal and drink over conversation. Agathon then proposes that in honor of the god Love, each person shall give a speech in praise of Love. Plato’s dialogue explores each speech the members give ending with Socrates. Phaedrus: Love is one ofContinue reading “Plato’s Symposium – Definitions of Love”
The Maidens – Review
Synopsis: Marina Andros is certain that Edward Fosca is a murderer. But Fosca is an untouchable Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University. Fosca is the head of a secret society of female students known as the Maidens. Mariana, a group therapist, becomes fixated on the Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe,Continue reading “The Maidens – Review”
The Song of Achilles – Review
Synopsis: Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks” and Patroclus, an awkward young exiled prince are brought together by chance. They forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods’ wrath. Suddenly, Helen of Sparta is kidnapped by Troy. Achilles, seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny and Patroclus torn between love and fear joinContinue reading “The Song of Achilles – Review”
My Policeman – Review
Synopsis: It is in 1950’s Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten – determined her love will be enough for them both. A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opensContinue reading “My Policeman – Review”
In Five Years – Review
Synopsis: Dannie Kohan has every part of her life mapped out. That is – until one night she has a dream that everything she has worked for will suddenly be transformed into a life unexpected. She tries everything in her power to prevent this dream from coming true. Will she succeed? Author Rebecca Serle implicitlyContinue reading “In Five Years – Review”
Ivory Tower 