Word: gustos
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...Salt and Saffron.” “The stories that [narrator] Aliya tells are full of the aroma of pilafs and the mouth-melting softness of kebabs,” promises the back flap; Shamsie is said to write with “warmth and gusto.” And the book is indeed a pleasing read, chock-full of family legends and tales of love that transcend caste boundaries. But the overwhelming feeling upon turning the last page is that all this makes Pakistan seem rather like a fairy tale: and that all this has been said...
Some patrons got into the German spirit with gusto...
...fact that the two lovers are fated to never consummate their love weakens the film’s dramatic drive.At the film’s start, the primary source of conflict stems from Keats’ roommate, supporter, and friend, fellow poet Charles Armitage Brown. Brown, played with gusto by Paul Schneider (“Lars and the Real Girl”), disapproves of the relationship between Keats and Brawne and actively attempts to dissuade his friend from pursuing her. This conflict climaxes in a heated argument between the three parties after Brown delivers a mock valentine to Brawne.Had Campion...
...broke, / I want to put a bit of fixin’ on it,” Vedder sings. The lyrics are reminiscent of Coldplay’s 2005 hit “Fix You,” except that where Chris Martin simpered, Vedder sings with irresistible gusto and belief. “The Fixer” is also the best showcase for the band’s newfound verve; it is propelled by a simple but catchy melody, stadium chant chorus, and exhilarated playing. The pervasive optimism is part of what makes the album so timely. With the recession...
...heads of Easter Island and the lost sun-worshipping civilizations of South America. (She speaks openly of "eating" the morning sun for energy.)She is sometimes referred to as "Mrs. Occult," because she wrote a monthly spiritual column in Mu,. Never shy about her opinions, she propagates them with gusto on television, discussing everything from religion to cooking, with the authority of a lifestyle guru or "life composer," as she describes herself. One day, she has said, she would like to direct an Oscar-award winning film starring Tom Cruise, whom she claims to have known in a previous life...