Rite of Fancy

A short summary of the book The Maltese Falcon: A bird dog tries to get the bird, without becoming the chick's prey or getting pecked by johnny law. My favorite Dashiell Hammett quote from the book: "The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter." Questions I pondered while reading The Maltese Falcon:  Does it make sense to have principles if no one else does? How far does loyalty get you? My review of the book The Maltese Falcon: Noir! Political Incorrectness! Getting out the scotch, peignoir, and marabou slippers for a re-read. Dashiell Hammett was also a  veteran. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found...

A short summary of the book The Sun Also Rises: Fiesta!  Hemingway's original title. Enough said. My favorite Ernest Hemingway quote from the book: "The road to hell is paved with unbought stuffed dogs." Questions I pondered while reading The Sun Also Rises: How many drinks does it take to get to the center of an empty life? How do I define masculinity? My review of The Sun Also Rises: Jake Barns, Je l'adore, Lo adoro. How does an impotent dude sound so manly? How much wine can I drink at a time? ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider sup...

A short summary of the book Salt: Poetry, to the point. My favorite Nayyirah Waheed poem from the book: " where you are, is not who you are. -circumstances " Questions I pondered while reading the poems: How deep is brevity? Do you have to be long-winded to be empowered? My review of the book Salt: In The  Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.  There is a drink, The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, that is said to feel like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped around a large gold brick. Nayyirah Waheed's poems are like that drink. It's a great sensation.  Try it and see. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her onl...

A short summary of the book Les Miserables: A detailed account of a thief's redemption. My favorite Victor Hugo quote from the book: "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." Questions I pondered while reading Les Miserables: Is a religious experience required for atonement? Classism is so ugly, why is it still around? My review of the book Les Miserables: Book Nerd Badge of Honor (and I loved earning it!) An entire life in a book. Take breaks. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my...