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Hannah Miller /Promise Land
Albizia julibrissin is a tree from the bean family, Fabaceae, originating in Asia and introduced to Europe in the mid 1700s. The genus is taken from the name of the person who introduced it, Filippo deglo Albizzi, while the specific name comes from the original Persian word for the plant which translates to “silk flower.” Likewise, the common name for this plant, Persian Silk Tree, encompasses both the origin and one of many ways the tree is described. The fluffy flower clusters produce a very pleasant scent and draw in pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies who benefit from its nectar. It is primarily used as an ornamental plant in climates which experience hot weather and when a lot of extra water cannot be spared. Unfortunately the plant does have great potential to become invasive and the seed pods which burst in strong winds can spread the seeds widely. Furthermore, the seeds can lie dormant for long periods which makes that potential even more significant.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Interesting and difficult to compare to other novels. I loved the banter between the MCs, but they didn’t feel as “war-hardened” as you would expect people in their line of business to be. This feels like it would make a great pilot to a show all about these two characters and the locations that their careers take them – with Castle-like tension and adventures, but with more death, probably. Short chapters, combined with alternating POV, made for a quick, well-paced read. I dig it.
Thanks to the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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There really are two different Becks. There’s Beck that made Odelay,Mellow GoldandMidnight Vultures, and then there’s Beck that made MutationsandSea Change. I will be up front in saying that I was not the biggest fan of Sea Change. My impression when giving it a couple tries back when it came out twelve years ago was that it was too mellow. It didn’t hit me with the same kind of creative…
OMNIUM -INTRO-
Opening credits of an animated short film that I’m developing.
Done in Adobe Flash and TV Paint Animation Pro.
Music crafted in Cantabile Performer and Steinberg Cubase.
Final edition in Adobe Premiere.
