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Dates: during 1990-1999
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While Nests is a very good debut novel,it does not hold up next to Calvino's later work.The characters are thin. Chapter nine is anespecially egregious error: Here Calvinointroduces a new character, has him pedanticallyexplain the morality of the situation and thendrops him. But the book survives. It remains...

Author: By Benjamin L. Mckean, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: It's a 'Spider' Boy's Life | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

If it all sounds complex, that's because it is. Or rather, Ray is a complex character--because he represents more than just one man's struggles. His are the problems of a people and of a nation, and this is what distinguishes the depth and importance of Slam. In...

Author: By J.t. Marino, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Slam' Shows Faith in the Power of One | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

This responsibility is required of Ray, and it is his struggle that defines both his character and the film. Fortunately, he is helped in this struggle by Lauren Bell (played by Sonja Sohn, also a novice at film). A prison English teacher and poet herself, Laruen hears Ray perform while...

Author: By J.t. Marino, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Slam' Shows Faith in the Power of One | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

Mosher's colleagues at BU said he was highly respected for both his work and character.

Author: By Sarah E. Reckhow, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Two Prominent Alumni Die; Both Held Academic Posts | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

Q: Who do you think the character of Beloved is?

Author: By Bill Gienapp, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: WINFREY & COMPANY | 10/16/1998 | See Source »

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