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Last Night in Soho & Blind Nostalgic Romanticism
Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho is a psychological thriller that pays homage to blind nostalgic romanticism and violence against women in
Rachel Leong
May 12, 20223 min read


Book Log #7 - September Love by Lang Leav
Lang Leav is most notable for her ability to portray such complex emotions in a disarmingly simple way, September Love is no exception.
Rachel Leong
May 12, 20221 min read


Book Log #6 - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a touching exploration in self-discovery, struggle and youth.
Rachel Leong
Apr 17, 20224 min read


Why I Love Greta from Begin Again
By being quietly consistent and steadfast in her beliefs, Greta is the strong female lead we didn't know we needed.
Rachel Leong
Mar 28, 20223 min read


Book Log #5 - Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford
Ashley C. Ford’s memoir is a beautiful story in vulnerability, identity, and femininity.
Rachel Leong
Mar 25, 20222 min read


Book Log #4 - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
A retelling of Homer's Iliad, The Song of Achilles follows the love between Achilles and Patroclus through the eyes of Patroclus.
Rachel Leong
Mar 25, 20222 min read


Book Log #3 - The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien
There's something so endearing about Tolkien's use of language, and I absolutely loved watching Bilbo grow throughout his adventure.
Rachel Leong
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Book Log #2 - The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
The Alchemist makes existential questions seem like simple matters, telling us to fall in love with the journey, not the destination.
Rachel Leong
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Book Log #1 - Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Women Don't Owe You Pretty is the ultimate reading of feminist wokeness - perfect for women just coming into their feminism.
Rachel Leong
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Review: Passing, a film adaptation by Rebecca Hall
Clare and Irene reconnect after years of separation, and both women quickly become infatuated with the life that the other has chosen.
Rachel Leong
Nov 20, 20214 min read


Property, Proprietorship and Promise: Masculinity in Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility
Austen encourages readers to identify with the real, often flawed men of Sense & Sensibility - embracing them as the true romantic heroes.
Rachel Leong
Nov 18, 20214 min read


Subjectivity and Agency: Pioneering Blues Women of the Harlem Renaissance
Blues Women of the Harlem Renaissance unapologetically explored new ways of defining their female identity, reclaiming their subjectivity.
Rachel Leong
Oct 28, 20214 min read


The Feminine Response to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
This article reads Little Women as a manifestation of changing female identity during Civil War America.
Rachel Leong
Oct 23, 20213 min read
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