Book Review of the Week: Feeding Hannibal: A Connoisseur’s Cookbook By Janice Poon Titan Books 2016 $29.95 I have voiced my admiration for the television series Hannibal in the past (https://strandmag.com/dvd-review-hannibal-season-three/). Not only did the show manage to adapt the well-explored subject matter in a fresh and creative manner that still somehow remained remarkably loyal […]
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DVD Review– Turn: Washington’s Spies– Seasons 2 & 3
DVD Review– Turn: Washington’s Spies– Seasons 2 & 3 Based on an irresistible true story, though streamlined and reimagined for dramatic purposes, Turn: Washington’s Spies centers on a small group of amateur spies (“the Culper Ring”) as they gather intelligence at the behest of George Washington in the hopes of winning the Revolution. […]
Book Review: The Beautiful Dead
Book Review: The Beautiful Dead The Beautiful Dead By Belinda Bauer Atlantic Monthly Press 2016 $25.00 The Beautiful Dead is the story of Eve Singer, a television reporter specializing in crime cases. When a twist of fate makes her the obsession of a serial killer, she becomes a pawn in the killer’s game […]