Book Review

Enduring Love
by Ian McEwen

This intense, wonderfully written novel is about Joe Rose, a very rational science writer, whose life and relationships start to unravel when he becomes the object of another man's delusional, obsessive love. The story and characters are quite compelling, and so is the exploration of love intertwined with the narrative. McEwen takes a fascinating look at the way in which what we imagine about and between ourselves and our romantic partners has just as much effect on the dynamics of these relationships as what happens in real life.

28 Weeks Later

Other Kenjari and I made an impromptu decision to go see 28 Weeks Later this evening, and I'm really glad we did. It's amazing. Robert Carlyle is very, very good in it. The cinematography and direction are excellent - especially the great and effective use of handheld digital cameras. I also liked the well-placed references to both 28 Days Later and Children of Men.
28 Weeks Later is very much a horror film, and one of the best I've ever seen. It is also absolutely terrifying, relentlessly intense, and truly harrowing. I am not ashamed to say that I nearly passed out during one sequence and had to keep reminding myself to breathe properly at several points after that, despite the fact that I have pretty strong nerves and am not easily disturbed. I highly recommend this movie, but be prepared for the experience.