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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.
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.
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.
April 11, 2024