Category Archives: November 23

Welcome to Rapture

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Andreas Apostolopoulos

Rick Moody’s “The Albertine Notes” presents a compelling look into a post-apocalyptic world in which a core of humanity survives, but is plagued by the hopelessness and degradation of their new environment. It only makes sense for a society in … Continue reading →

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The Walking Dead

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Grecia H.

There is a new show on AMC of a post-apocalyptic America dealing with a zombie invasion based on the comic books by the same name. It is a pretty good show. If you guys are interested, here is the website.

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The Future of Addiction; The Death of a Utopia

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Mac Warren

While the themes of The Albertine Notes encompass a web of complex ideas, I found Moody’s treatment of drug use to be noteworthy in its range of literary functions.  It’s easy and formulaic to personify addiction as an antagonistic, destructive force that … Continue reading →

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Born Witness

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Sam Barnes

“The more provocative question would be, according to quantum indeterminacy, does New York City actually exist?  At least, if you take the hypothesis of theoretical physics to its logical conclusion… NYC [is] as an illusion purveyed by a malevolent scientist.” … Continue reading →

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Grecia’s Post

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Lee Quinby

I’m posting this for Grecia because she couldn’t get online. Lee Grecia Huesca “What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it” –Mark Twain “The Albertine Notes” is a tale of delirium and time … Continue reading →

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