Devil's Violin and the Finnish Immigrant's Flight to Canada
A historical novel following Antti Myllysilta, later Andrew Millbridge, from rural Finland through Russia’s era conflict to Port Arthur Canada. Blomstrom blends exact place names and dates with stark family violence as Antti migrates, redefines identity, and navigates new life in Thunder Bay region.
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The Devil's Violin review highlights dual life and town history
Michael Sobota lauds Blomstrom's The Devil's Violin as one of 2024's best novels. Millbridge balances a lawful businessman role with underground, illegal trades amid evolving Port Arthur and Fort William settings. Strong plotting, vivid characters, and detailed prose drive a rewarding read.
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Epic sci fi summer of 1982 reshaped Hollywood cinema
Entertainment writer Chris Nashawaty surveys eight sci fi fantasy hits from 1982 including E T Poltergeist Conan the Barbarian Blade Runner Mad Max 2 Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan The Thing and Tron arguing these paired releases over two months changed directors trajectories and Hollywood storytelling forever.
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The Summer of 1982 and the Rise of Blockbusters
The Future Was Now chronicles how 1982's sci fi and fantasy films reshaped cinema. It details behind the scenes, with Steven Spielberg guiding E. T. and Poltergeist, and tracks origins of Star Trek, Mad Max, and Blade Runner, offering a vivid, research-driven portrait for cinephiles.
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U.S. Authors Dominate Booker Prize Shortlist Picks
The Booker Prize list features 13 semifinalists including U S authors Rachel Kushner Percival Everett Tommy Orange and Richard Powers among others. Highlights include Toms Everett Wandering novel James from Mark Twain viewpoint and Oranges Stars centering a Native American saga. Powers plays Playground on climate issues in a Polynesian setting.
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