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The dream (alternative ending)
The dream preyed on the Russian's mind, showing him a way to get ride of his wife. Before this event happened, the Russian never thought about killing his spouse although he had a lover he wanted to marry.
"That dream definitely changed her behaviour, her paranoia got to the point that she had nightmares every night. One night she suddenly woke up looking very scared. She told me she had dreamed that she was buried in a grave while I was getting married with another woman".
At this point of the Russian's story I realized that he was sweating a lot. I think that only guilty people behaves this way.
Afterwards, he told me that one day her body was found at the bottom of the stairs by the doorman.It was thought to be an accident.
The way he was sweating and the bright of his eyes caused me to doubt the Russian's story. For me, it was crystal clear the Russian murdered his wife.
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Norwegian Wood (Tokio Blues) review
Norwegian Wood, by Haruki Murakami, tells the story of Toru Watanabe, a first year college student attending drama studies at Tokyo university in the late 1960s. During that time Toru meets different characters who make him experiment love, happiness and sadness. The book covers many of the problems young japanese people face in society today.
Toru's memories are marked by the recent death of his high school best friend Kizuki, who commited suicide. After this event, Toru begins an affair with Naoko, Kizuki's ex-girlfriend. She is very beautiful and kind woman but the suicide of both Kizuki and her elder sister drives her to depression.
Despite Toru's efforts, Naoko finally enters in an asylum in order to receive mental treatment. Then, Toru is only allowed to write letters to her and visit her from time time. This situation lets Toru get together with Midori, who is also attending drama studies with him. Toru gets fascinated by the beauty and charmness of Midori and starts dating her but still he keeps in touch with Naoko, whom he is very worried about. Although Toru has fallen in love with Midori they split up and Toru leaves his studies and starts traveling around Japan trying to escape his troubles. But one day something happens and this will change everything ...
You should definitely read this book if you enjoy reading dramatic youth novels. It is very well written and teaches the reader about the strong feelings of first love and about the loss of innocence.
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Breaking the ice
Hi there and greetings from the capital of Spain!
I'm a spaniard guy who enjoys meeting new people from all around the world and this site looks as the perfect place not only for doing so but for speaking better English as well.
I was born and raised in Madrid and I've kind of standard Spanish accent -equivalent to british english RP more or less.
I would like getting to know english speakers interested in speaking spanish (50/50).Currently I'm preparing for passing the certificate in advanced english exam.
Although I work in the IT industry I have other interests like sports, economy, politics, reading (did I mention cooking?) so don't hesitate contacting me because I'm pretty sure we might get the chance of having nice chats.
See you soon!
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