Sentences with phrase «turning narrative tension»
The beauty and originality of Diana Abu - Jaber's writing are here accompanied by deft, page - turning narrative tension and atmosphere, tugging the reader to an unforgettable conclusion.
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And since neither the cinematography (by Wyatt Garfield, «Ping Pong Summer») nor the editing (by Jay Deuby, «The Heat») turn the screws on these characters or on the narrative, we never feel that frog - in - a-boiling-pot tension that a movie like this should build.
His film is a twisting, turning delight, with great performances illuminating a deceptively complex and well - structured narrative that crackles with erotic tension, dramatic weight and thrilling unpredictability.
The Darkest Days of Us always appears to be on the verge of turning into a genre film, though Rondero never relieves the narrative's tension with such conventional developments, allowing the characters to drift away and get lost in their longing.
We're to simply trust the gasps and awestruck looks of those surrounding him of the genius of Turing, watching the gears turn away on his big mechanism while needless movie obstacles are brought up in order to create narrative tension, only to be (inevitably) resolved by some wry comment and a stiff upper lip.
Timing is everything in this story, and Silvera structures his novel beautifully, utilizing careful revelations from Aaron's past and consciousness to create plot tension and twists that turn the narrative on its ear.
Scenes are replete with engaging and snarky dialogue, plenty of romantic tension, gossip and narrative twists and turns.
The tension - filled flashback narratives, relating to a murder investigation in suburban Dublin, will keep you turning pages late into the night.»