Cann, Kate. In the deep end.CANN CANN Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses , Kate. In the deep end. Read by Nicky Talacko. 5 cds. 5.75 hrs. Bolinda Audio. 1997 17409-3786-4. $40.00. Vinyl; plot, reader notes. SA When hedonist he·don·ism n. 1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses. 2. Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good. Art invites his new girlfriend, the virginal virginal, musical instrument: see spinet. virginal or virginals Small rectangular harpsichord with a single set of strings and a single manual. The derivation of its name is uncertain. Coll, on vacation with his father and stepmother, assumptions clash on whether she would, as previous girlfriends had, share his bed. Her outrage triggers a breakup and public explosion that turns her family and friends against Art. Their reconciliation is not welcomed by anyone but the couple. Coll thinks about sex, talks about sex, and eventually begins a sexual relationship with Art, with repercussions repercussions npl → répercussions fpl repercussions npl → Auswirkungen pl for both of them. Will their affair survive hostility, exams, and growing maturity? Cann uses Brit slang like git, cow, and yob that should be understandable from the context. The first-person narrative
First-person narrative is a literary technique in which the story is narrated by one character, who explicitly refers to him or herself in the first person, that is, using words and phrases involving "I" and "we". lends immediacy to the story. Nicky Talacko ably narrates with subtle yet telling accents for the various characters. The lilting interludes at the beginning and end of each CD are mostly gentle guitar riffs, with a final jangling jan·gle v. jan·gled, jan·gling, jan·gles v.intr. To make a harsh metallic sound: The spurs jangled noisily. v.tr. 1. discord--not happily-ever-after music. This book is recommended for those comfortable with reading about sex and abortion. Jeanne Munn Bracken, Ref. Libn., Lincoln PL, Lincoln, MA S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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