
On Writers and Writing 2012 Desk Diary
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The novel High Window, the third in the series about private detective Philip Marlowe, takes place in sunny but corrupt Los Angeles. Marlowe, a cynic at heart, navigates through the glitz of Hollywood, where high windows hide falls into the abyss.
This is an accusation, a slander, a personal insult. This is not a book, in the ordinary sense of the word. No, this is a continuous insult, a spit in the face of Art, a foot in the tur against God, Man, Fate, Time, Love, Beauty...whatever you want.
In East and West (1986), Green weaves an epic tale of love and war, intertwining the lives of ordinary people with great historical events. The novel is a powerful fresco of war, but also of an indestructible spirit seeking light amidst darkness.
A popular science work in which Asimov, combining scientific rigor with a lucid style, explores possible threats to the survival of humanity, systematizing disasters according to their nature and probability.
Hilarious and heartfelt romantic comedy full of humor, awkward situations and lessons about the truth in relationships. Fast pace, witty dialogues, characters with whom you can easily identify and lies that lead to unexpected discoveries.
"Death in a Foreign Country" (1992), Donna Leon's first novel in the Commissioner Guido Brunetti series, is a detective story set in Venice that explores corruption, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of justice.