Sentences with phrase «flawed protagonists in»

Whodunit columnist Bruce Tierney has called Nesbo's protagonist Harry Hole «one of the most compellingly flawed protagonists in contemporary suspense fiction,» and the Norwegian author is touted (okay, on his own website) as «Europe's New Star of Crime Fiction.»

Not exact matches

«I really enjoyed this fast - paced novel that focuses on strong but flawed female protagonists set in two different time periods: World War I and post-World War II,» says «pricing geek» Casey Brown.

But the commitment to a flawed protagonist — who is engaged in spiritual battles as fierce as any physical ones he's in with criminals — makes Daredevil extra compelling.

Moreover, leaving aside its unfortunate opening and closing frame chapters, where the struggle to believe is treated in banal, secular - triumphalist terms from the protagonist's adult vantage, this novel persuasively represents Islam as an active, complex source of theologically framed consolation and challenge for Midwestern Muslims, who emerge as variously flawed believers at odds with each other about the nature and imperatives of their faith.

Most of all, I was reminded how refreshing it is to see an image of good in a book — to have a protagonist who is flawed but doing their very best to care for others and be a good person.

Its so awesome with the protagonist being an antihero, whose very profession and character are flawed in the eyes of society.

Ultimately, the strengths of «Unbroken» far outweigh its flaws; given that we know the fate of its protagonist, Jolie keeps us engaged in his travails, which the similarly - themed «Rosewater» didn't manage to do.

His deeply flawed and achingly complex protagonists not only make for an interesting study in repressed emotion, heartache and missed opportunities, but they also manage to install a feeling of visceral awkwardness in his readers.

Instead, they embrace it, in all its contradictions, along with their flawed protagonists, whom they stick with to the bittersweet end of their sprawling, vibrant, thought - provoking and thoroughly engaging film.

Despite the accolades, the film was doomed by the fatal flaw of casting a Kids Week Jeopardy - winner in the pivotal role as the picture's narrator / protagonist.

Cristi Puiu «s black comedy started the buzz on what everyone considers the Romanian New Wave, and echoes of this film are still felt in its bleak, oppressive worldview, comically overwhelmed protagonist, and exceedingly flawed mortality.

One gets the sense as we watch Will's ordeals with life and love that much of his problems in relationships are of his own making, which is refreshingly different than the usual staple of the main protagonist merely being unlucky in love because he keeps meeting flawed mates.

Matthew McConaughey shines from beginning to end in a star vehicle where the virtuous protagonist is never allowed to exhibit a flaw.

Basically, it was flawed in many ways but it actually was an enjoyable book, and when you're rooting for the protagonist to «Eat the dead virgin's heart!»

Rarely do we have completely successful or perfect protagonists in a novel because realistically speaking humans are flawed.

Maybe I see something of myself in a flawed protagonist.

Mukherjee further develops his brooding, introspective, and flawed lead protagonist, who relies on his partner's in - depth knowledge of Indian culture and traditions.»

More than a decade after winning the 1992 Best First Novel Edgar for Slow Motion Riot, Peter Blauner has returned from writing scripts for television to spin another noir crime fiction steeped in moral relativism and driven by a flawed, but empathetic, protagonist.

If, however, you object to the character - based, appropriate use of the «F - bomb» or a lapse of judgment showing a major flaw in a protagonist, you may rest assured that my characters are not «perfect», that they, too, have lessons to learn.

There are some wonky camera moments along with a few narrative stumbles and problematic quest designs, but the flaws are quickly overshadowed by the triumphs, and just like its endearing protagonist, it lands firmly on its feet in the end.