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Hitchens' grating arrogance
Mr. Hitchens apparently wishes to be seen as this generation's Churchill. If we are judged by him to be giving in, even slightly, to Islamic extremism (and this surrender of ours occurs both on the battlefields and in the courts and media), we can expect Mr. Hitchens to slap us across the face with an op-ed exposing our shameful capitulation. ...
Posted to Fighting Words by Jacob Mogey on March 11, 2008
Hallows superb despite minor flaws
Yes, Molly Weasely shouting ''bitch'' was the best line in the book, and Dumbledore's explanation of life and death to Harry was a bit lame, but the number of wonderful things was far greater than the annoyances. Among my favorites were the excellent development of the goblins and the Potterwatch radio in the forest (a blend of pirate radio and ...
Posted to The Book Club by PaulLev on July 24, 2007