Scott Graham
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An exploration of the life of Joan Lindsay, the author of the novel, The Picnic at Hanging Rock, the novel, and movie adaptation. The synchronicities and coincidences in the life of the author, the probable mysteries the story was based on, and the open ended nature of the story has remained with me for 45 years. This book does not resolve the mystery of what happened to the girls of Appleyard College or its real life equivalent, but it is a satisfying investigation into why the book was written and film adaptation made. Primarily it is a description of the extraordinary woman who may have lived the mystery, dreamt of the story, put it to paper, and oversaw its film adaptation in a small way. Well worth the time of the fan of the novel and/or the movie.
An exploration of the life of Joan Lindsay, the author of the novel, The Picnic at Hanging Rock, the novel, and movie adaptation. The synchronicities and coincidences in the life of the author, the probable mysteries the story was based on, and the open ended nature of the story has remained with me for 45 years. This book does not resolve the mystery of what happened to the girls of Appleyard College or its real life equivalent, but it is a satisfying investigation into why the book was written and film adaptation made. Primarily it is a description of the extraordinary woman who may have lived the mystery, dreamt of the story, put it to paper, and oversaw its film adaptation in a small way. Well worth the time of the fan of the novel and/or the movie.
Added to listOwnedwith 69 books.
Beautifully written but at times too dense. The story of a mixed race journeyman actor from the 1960s through the pandemic era 2020s left me cold.
Supporting characters were more relatable than the leads, but unfortnately walked on and off the page with little fanfare. The lead character had no depth, and if that was the intention, then well done I say.
Beautifully written but at times too dense. The story of a mixed race journeyman actor from the 1960s through the pandemic era 2020s left me cold.
Supporting characters were more relatable than the leads, but unfortnately walked on and off the page with little fanfare. The lead character had no depth, and if that was the intention, then well done I say.
A dense analysis of the history and music of Steely Dan through its permanent and transient members, its music, and the characters in the songs from Steely Dan, or characters both real and fictional related to the same. Highly recommended for Dan fans and enthusiasts. Others should listen to the music of Steely Dan for a couple decades before diving in to the deep end, because I kid you not, this book is the deep end and there ain't no lifeguards.
A dense analysis of the history and music of Steely Dan through its permanent and transient members, its music, and the characters in the songs from Steely Dan, or characters both real and fictional related to the same. Highly recommended for Dan fans and enthusiasts. Others should listen to the music of Steely Dan for a couple decades before diving in to the deep end, because I kid you not, this book is the deep end and there ain't no lifeguards.