Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
Jun 18, 2022 · Author: Stephen King. A gunslingin’ renegade is obviously going to be irredeemably cool. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Arguably Stephen King’s greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types.
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Literature's greatest opening paragraphs - the best opening lines …
Aug 28, 2023 · It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all …
The 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist
Oct 26, 2021 · Film: 1972 Director: Francis Ford Coppola Mario Puzo himself assisted on the screenplay for Coppola’s classic. Unsurprisingly, therefore, the film stays faithful to the manner and quality of the book.
2024 Christmas movies — what's coming to cinemas and streaming?
Nov 8, 2024 · What is it? A stop motion style animation. An owl ends up in a tree taken to New York to become part of the city’s decorations. In trying to escape the city, he meets a young boy.
The best Amazon Prime series (December 2024): Prime Video
Dec 10, 2024 · Amazon spent almost $20 billion on content in 2023, on movies, TV shows and music. It might not stop us complaining about Prime Video ads, but you do get quite a lot for your money with a Prime subscription. Today we're only interested in the finest cuts on Prime Video, though. It's a real jumbled ...
The best gins to drink in 2024 with 45 gin brands taste tested
Jun 20, 2024 · From the use of locally sourced Sugar Kelp, to the fact that every beautifully-designed bottle is hand-sealed, the Isle of Harris Distillery makes sure to put the Scottish Isle at the heart of their distilling process.
World Records to break while you are at home that are easy to try
Oct 11, 2024 · Can you put 28 socks on one foot in just 30 seconds? You can! Wow, well then do 29 and you will be a record breaker. Pavol Durdik from Slovakia currently holds the record for this, with the only rule being that you have to put them on one at a time.
The 20 greatest martial arts stars of all time, ranked - Shortlist
Jul 21, 2022 · Hong Kong heart-throb and multi-talented mixed martial artist, Yen’s most influential and well-known work is 2008’s instant classic Ip Man, the biopic of Bruce Lee’s master.It popularised wing chun, the snake-meets-crane close-up combat style that’s all deflections, blocks and short-arm blows.
The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time - Shortlist
Sep 11, 2023 · The most powerful literary quotes from famous books, poems and plays have the ability to stop you in your tracks. Whether you're hunting for the perfect sentiment to use in a speech or hoping to discover a bit of inspiration to get you through a difficult time, we highly recommend leafing through some of the greatest creative works of art.