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A Review of The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth’s The Day of the Jackal is, quite simply, a masterclass in thriller writing. The moment you plunge into its pages, it grips you with the force of a vice, and you find yourself unable to wrestle free. I picked it up on a whim and didn’t put it down until the last word. The story’s unrelenting pace, meticulous detail, and fascinating characters are nothing short of arresting. This is not just a story about an assassination attempt—it’s a labyrinthine game of cat and mouse where you, the reader, stand in the middle, witnessing every move unfold.

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December 14, 2024

Michael Crichton – Jurassic Park

About a decade ago, I was browsing for novels at a used bookstore. The shopkeeper pushed Jurassic Park into my hands. “You will like this book. It’s a best seller.” The shop didn’t have any John Grisham novel that I hadn’t already read. I bought the Jurassic Park unenthusiastically, only after he assured me that he will get new books in his stock by next week. “I will give it a read once over the weekend; after all, I will get new novels next week. Who is this Michael Crichton, anyway?” I thought this is just a novelization of the movie Jurassic Park. At best, it would be just an okay novel.

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November 14, 2024

Removing Elements from Arrays the Right Way

Learn the correct methods for removing elements from arrays in JavaScript, including best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

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April 11, 2024