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Jackalope Dreams
The departed men in her life still have plenty to say to Corey. Her father, a legendary rodeo cowboy who punctuated his lifelong pronouncements with a bullet to his head, may be the loudest. But in this story of Montana-a story in which the old West meets the new and tradition has its way with just about everyone-it is Corey's voice we listen to. In this tour-de-force of voices big and small, sure and faltering, hers comes across resonant and clear, directing us to the heart of the matter. Played out against the mythology of the Old West-a powerful amalgam of ranching history, Marlboro Men, and train robbery reenactments-the story of the newly orphaned, spinsterish Corey is a sometimes comical, sometimes poignant tale of coming-of-age a little late. As she tries to recapture an old dream of becoming a painter-of preserving some modicum of true art amid the virtual reality of modern Montana-Corey finds herself figuring in other dramas as well, other, younger lives already at least as lost as her own.
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Death match : a novel
Everyone's looking for the perfect match, a life-long partner, and Lewis and Lindsay Thorpe have found theirs, thanks to hi-tech matchmaker Eden Inc. But when the happy couple's life together ends in what looks like a double suicide, Eden Inc. has some explaining to do. So they hire forensic psychologist Christopher Lash to figure out what went wrong. And then another perfect match ends in death.........
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Empty hearts : a novel
\"A prescient political and psychological thriller ripped from tomorrow's headlines, by one of Germany's most celebrated contemporary novelists. Part suspenseful thriller, part wickedly effective social satire, Empty Hearts is a novel for our times, examining urgent questions of morality, politics, and culture, and presenting a startling vision of a future where empathy is a thing of the past.\"-- Publisher's description.
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Palestinian Speculative Fiction: Reimagining Home in Virtual Palestine
Palestinian speculative fiction emerges as a powerful and dynamic literary genre, providing a distinctive lens on Palestine's complex historical, political and cultural landscape. Drawing on Ian Campbell's assertion that speculative genres inherently reflect postcolonial literature, this paper examines how Palestinian speculative writers utilise this genre to illuminate the complex nostalgia and profound trauma of displaced Palestinians following the pivotal event of the 1945 Nakba. Through the analysis of Saleem Haddad's \"Song of the Birds\" (2019), Majd Kayyal's \"N\" (2019) and Emad El-Din Aysha's \"Digital Nation\" (2019), the paper demonstrates how these authors employ 'alternate realities' to depict both the complex longing of the pre-Nakba generation and the resilient resistance adopted by the younger generation in response to the enduring trauma of Israeli occupation. It acknowledges that while there may be no immediate remedy for Palestinian's longing to return, their narratives persist as powerful expressions of hope and resilience.
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This much we know
Grieving the suicide of a friend, Frances heads to Las Vegas, the suicide capitol of the nation. While investigating the epidemic further, she finds that the city is also burdened by decades of nuclear excess. This Much We Know masterfully links these seemingly disparate subjects of self-annihilation and environmental issues into something supernatural, unforgettable, and transcendent.
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The becoming of Noah Shaw
After the murder of his father, Noah Shaw uses his inheritance to move to New York with his girlfriend Mara Dyer and their friends, where they investigate the suicides of other Carriers and their Gifts begin to lead them on diverging paths.
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Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying: Impacts on the Mental and Physical Health of Queer Black Adolescents in Kacen Callender's Young Adult Fiction
This paper examines how homophobic bullying profoundly impacts the mental and physical health of Black queer children, with a particular focus on the rising suicide rate within this marginalized community. Analysing the representation of homophobic and transphobic bullying in Kacen Callender's young adult fiction, this study explores the devastating impact of both verbal and nonverbal forms of abuse, including rejection, intimidation, and social isolation. These negative experiences contribute to long-term emotional distress, leading to an increased vulnerability to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Meyer's minority stress theory is used to examine how systematic ignorance and rejection of queerness render Black queer children more vulnerable, resulting in insecurity, psychological anguish, and marginalization. This analysis underscores the importance of positive interactions with peers and a safe environment to lessen the damage of bullying. Studies show that having inclusive spaces in schools, communities, or families can foster resilience and higher self-esteem in Black queer adolescents. Supportive networks offer validation, emotional safety, and a sense of belonging, helping to mitigate the impact of discrimination. Based on these findings, this paper highlights a need for comprehensive antibullying policies and implementation, increased education and awareness campaigns, and an inclusive education system that embraces diversity. By prioritizing these actions, societies can create equitable opportunities for well-being and development, ensuring that all children, regardless of their racial, gender, or sexual identity, have the right to grow up in a world free from fear and discrimination.
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