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...definition of a literary thriller: a detective story with geopolitical ramifications. That, at least, is the formula followed with considerable, nail-biting skill in Robert Wilson's A Small Death in Lisbon (Harcourt; 440 pages; $25). The author constructs a murder mystery that cannot be solved without following a winding trail through a considerable and bloody swath of 20th century history...
...consolation. But what do you do when your favorite band breaks up with you? The hip-hop/hard-rock quartet Rage Against the Machine has proved to be one of the most exciting bands around during its eight-year run, melding slashing guitars, rap rhythms and political fervor with unsurpassed skill. Recently, though, front man Zack de la Rocha announced plans to go solo. Rage guitarist Tom Morello says the band will continue, but he's not sure it will do so under the same name. Is there a chance de la Rocha might rejoin his mates after he gets this...
...coach, Cleary endeared himself to both players and fans with a friendly personality and a wide-open style of hockey that allowed his team to display all of its skill. Fusco claimed that he and many of his teammates developed close relationships with Cleary that still exist to this...
...struggling, but its depth will prove to be an asset as the season progresses. Freshman guard Jennifer Lee has played some pivotal minutes, and the team hasn't yet exhausted all the possible combinations of players. Forward Katie Gates and 6'4 center Sarah Johnson also bring height and skill to the lineup. Junior forward Sharon Nunamaker, injured for much of her first two seasons and under-used so far this season, could very well bring a spark to the Crimson unit...
...credit, Brown remains a pleasingly assertive presence throughout, keeping Jamal’s outward development reined in with a quiet, natural skill that eludes his Oscar-winning counterparts. Van Sant shows proficiency in depicting the comfortable, expressive relationships between Jamal and his family and friends; there is not a needless look or gesture to be found in this handful of scenes...