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review 2023-02-02 21:45
Niewidzialne życie Addie LaRue
Niewidzialne życie Addie LaRue - Victoria Schwab,Maciej Studencki
Wyobraźcie sobie, że pewnego dnia zauważacie, że każdy kto Was spotkał zaraz zapomina, że Was w ogóle widział. Wystarczy tak niewiele: na chwilę znikniecie z pola ich widzenia, albo oni na chwilę odejdą - i zaraz nie mają pojęcia, że przed momentem się poznaliście. Teraz wyobraźcie sobie, że każdego następnego dnia ta sytuacja się powtarza z każdą poznaną osobą. Prowadzicie te same lub podobne rozmowy z ludźmi (tymi samymi lub nie), przeżywacie z nimi różne sytuacje, relacje, wykonujecie te same czynności... Prawda, że brzmi dziwnie? A, teraz wyobraźcie sobie, że tkwicie w takim świecie, pośród ludzi, którzy zachowują się, jakby mieli co najmniej jakąś permanentną amnezję - wszyscy, tylko nie Wy - przeżywacie dni swojego życia tak samo i ten stan trwa nie tydzień, nie miesiąc, nawet nie dziesięć czy dwadzieścia lat lecz... setki następnych lat...
Właśnie tak wygląda życie tytułowej Addie LaRue. Wszystko przez pakt z diabłem, który zawarła w pewną noc w 1714 roku...
 
Książka Victorii Schwab ma całkiem dobry motyw: zaprzedanie duszy ciemności, która pewnego dnia pojawiła się na wezwanie samej Adeline. Ona jeszcze tego nie wie, że oto przypadkiem zrobiła coś, czego miała nie robić: czyli nigdy nie modlić się do bogów po zmroku, bo wtedy odpowiadają mroczni bogowie... Ostrzegano ją przed tym, ona nierozważnie, uciekając przed ożenkiem z niechcianym mężczyzną zwraca się pod osłoną nocy do bogów. Owa ciemność niechętnie, ale się godzi spełnić jej życzenie. Niestety spełnienie jej życzenia to jedno, a konsekwencje, z którym i będzie się borykać, to drugie... Addie błąka się przeklęta na lata. Bywają chwile, kiedy ciemność odwiedza Addie - chcąc, by się poddała. Może jej zwrócić duszę, ale wtedy będzie to oznaczało dla niej porażkę, a ona nie chce być przegraną. Pewnego dnia jednak, dziewczyna spotyka mężczyznę, który nieźle namiesza w tym jej długim życiu...

Powieść jest długa, ale czyta się ją bardzo szybko i z zainteresowaniem. Dużym jej plusem jest aspekt historyczny i podróżowanie wraz z Addie przez meandry jej pamięci. Dzięki wspomnieniom bohaterki, czytelnik przenosi się wraz z nią do wielu miejsc. Głównie podróżujemy po Francji. Wielokrotnie odwiedzamy Paryż (w latach 1714, 1715, 1716, 1719, 1720, 1724, 1751, 1789, 1914), bardzo często powracamy z Addie do jej rodzinnej wsi Villon-sur-Sarthe (w latach 1698, 1703, 1707, 1714, 1764, 1854, 1914). Jak więc można zobaczyć w czasie lektury cofamy się wiele razy wstecz do tych samych miejsc. Często wspomnienia bohaterki przenoszą czytelnika na chwilę do innych państw Europy, jak np. poza- również francuskim - Fécamp (w roku 1778) przenosimy się do okolic Berlina w Niemczech, czy do Monachium (w 1872 roku), lub do Włoch, gdzie w 1789 na chwilę jesteśmy we Florencji, a w 1808 roku odwiedzamy Wenecję. Dwukrotnie spędzamy też czas z Addie w Anglii: w 1827 roku w Londynie i w 1899 w Cotwolds.
Opowieść toczy się jednocześnie we współczesnych latach w Stanach Zjednoczonych począwszy od roku 2013 do 2014. Tu, przenosimy się do Nowego Jorku. Natomiast w latach dwudziestych jesteśmy na chwilę w Los Angeles, w pięćdziesiątych: w Los Angeles, a w 1970 roku jesteśmy w Nowym Orleanie. Współczesny Londyn witamy tylko raz w 2016 roku.
 
Patrząc na wymienione okresy można mniej więcej zobaczyć jak bardzo rozbudowana jest ta powieść. Można by pomyśleć, ze te przeskoki czasowe mogą być przeszkoda w czytaniu. Nie, nie jest tak, gdyż Autorka bardzo zgrabnie łączy ze sobą wątki a wszystko czyta się płynnie i z dużą dozą zainteresowania (przez większość tej opowieści). Dlaczego nie przez całość? O tym opowiem wymieniając minus, który mnie lekko znudził.
 
Wracając dalej do plusów: złożona postać Adeline, jej emocje, które przeżywa prze całe swoje bardzo długie życie sprawiają, że czytelnik mocno wczuwa się w sytuację bohaterki. Tak samo, kiedy obserwujemy to, jak walczy ona z bezradnością wobec konsekwencji narzuconej klątwy. Kiedy widzimy jej ból związany z uświadomieniem sobie, że nie ma szans, by ludzie ją zapamiętali nawet przez tak prozaiczne rzeczy, jak wytworzenie jakiegoś dzieła: czy to malarskiego, czy pisanego. Addie na nowo uczy się jak być nieznajomą pośród ludzi, których zna od zawsze. A czytelnik obserwuje tą jej bezradność, ten ból, smutek związany z przeżyciami bohaterki, kiedy widzi jak wszyscy ją zapominają (szczególnie najbliżsi jej sercu), i współczuje jej, przeżywając wraz z nią targane nią emocje i rozterki. Adeline LaRue - kobieta, której nikt nie pamięta. Kobieta, która powoli staje się kimś bez przeszłości przyszłości. Kobieta, która próbuje odnaleźć się w swojej dziwnej rzeczywistości i zaakceptować sytuacje, na które nie ma żadnego wpływu.
A ten wypomniany minus? Nie chcę zdradzać zbyt wielu szczegółów, dlatego powiem jedynie, że dla mnie minusem była czwarta część (ze wszystkich siedmiu, na które podzielona jest książka). Według mnie napisana trochę chaotycznie, nieco naiwnie w niektórych momentach. I choć ma ona sens, bo coś tłumaczy czytelnikowi, to jednak uważam, że można było ją skrócić o połowę.

Książka porusza nie tylko temat wędrówek czasowych, oraz odnajdywania siebie w otaczającej rzeczywistości. Zahacza o temat miłości, uczucia tak wielkiego i tak głębokiego przywiązania do drugiej osoby, że gotowego do wielkich poświęceń. Mocno porusza też tematy egzystencjalne: przemijanie oraz wiarę, często pytając o to czy jest sens wierzyć w to, co niewidzialne.

Książka przeczytana z polecenia Doktor Book, która też patronuje tej pozycji.
Według mnie jest to bardzo dobry tytuł, który miażdży system opowiedzianą historią i samym jej zakończeniem. "Niewidzialne życie Addie LaRue" z całą pewnością jest jak najbardziej wartą poznania książką.

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text 2023-01-11 05:15
How Car Service Centers Enhance Your Vehicle's Performance?

Car maintenance is essential. If you fail to regularly check and maintain your car, then you may end up spending more money on it than necessary. 

 

That's why you need to check out the Suzuki car service center Melbourne is important. By visiting them frequently, they can help you keep your vehicle in good shape and avoid unnecessary costs down the road. Here are some benefits of using a car service center:

 

Routine Maintenance

 

Car service centers provide regular vehicle maintenance services to keep your car in good shape. They perform an array of services including oil changes, tire rotations, engine tune-ups, and brake inspections. These routine checks can help you avoid costly car repairs down the road.

 

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Engine Diagnostics

 

Diagnostics is the process of determining what is wrong with your car. It can be done by a mechanic, or by a computer. Diagnostics gives you an idea about what is wrong with your car and how to fix it. It also lets you know if the problem is serious enough to require immediate attention or not.

 

It's important that you understand that diagnostics may not always provide accurate results; sometimes false positives do occur, in which case additional testing is required before any conclusions can be made. 

 

This means that even after diagnostics have been performed, there may still be unresolved issues present within your vehicle's system that need further attention before they can be solved completely—or even addressed at all!

 

Fluids, Filters, and Battery

 

Fill up a glass with water and put some drops on a white paper towel. Then dip one corner of the paper towel in your car’s oil. If there is any residue on it, then there is still some oil left in your vehicle’s engine (if there are no residues at all, then your engine does not have enough lubrication). 

 

To avoid overfilling or underfilling them, make sure that each reservoir has its own dipstick/sticker labeled “low," “normal," and "full." It would also be best if these three levels were indicated with arrows pointing down for low; upward for normal; upward-and-to-the left for full (or just full).

 

Spark Plugs

 

If your car is more than a decade old, you might have noticed that it doesn't perform as well as it used to. This can be due to many factors including the age of your spark plugs and/or air filters. A spark plug's job is to ignite fuel at exactly the right moment, allowing the piston to push down on a cylinder and create power. 

 

When they're worn down or dirty, this process becomes less efficient and causes reduced performance. Spark plugs should be replaced every 100,000 miles or sooner if they show signs of wear (for example: electrodes becoming deformed). If you notice that your vehicle is struggling with acceleration or sputtering when trying to accelerate quickly then these could be signs that it needs new spark plugs!

 

Conclusion

 

We hope that you learned a lot about the importance of car service centre Melbourne. They can be your best friend when it comes to keeping your car in good condition and ensuring that it performs at its best.

 

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text 2023-01-04 07:11
Car Service Ensure Proper Car And Smooth Maintenance Of Your Car

You need to do car service in Melbourne for your car to ensure it's properly working. Car services are essential as they maintain the overall condition of a vehicle. 

Car services are not only limited to getting your car fixed when it is broken but also includes regular maintenance checks on various systems, engine, tires and all other parts of the vehicle.

Car service ensures and maintain the proper working of your car.

Car service is the process of maintaining and repairing the vehicle. A car service ensures that your car remains in good health, keeps it running smoothly and helps you prevent any issues that might occur due to improper functioning of your vehicle.

Car service ensures proper working of your car by checking all parts regularly and getting them replaced if they are not operating properly. It also helps to keep unnecessary damage at bay by tackling problems before they arise, which can save money on repairs later on as well as make sure that everything works properly at all times throughout the lifetime of the vehicle itself.

Car service is an important part of car maintenance. It is recommended that you get your car serviced at least once a year, but some companies offer services more often than that depending on the type of car and what kind of service it needs.

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Car service ensures the overall condition of a car remains good.

It is important to get your car serviced regularly. Car service ensures the overall condition of a car remains good. It helps you save money and time, avoid accidents, and avoid expensive repairs.

In fact, if you keep following the recommended oil changes and other maintenance services suggested by your auto dealer or mechanic, you may even be able to extend the life of your vehicle's engine beyond its original lifespan.

But, what if you don't have a car? What if you're looking to buy one? Or maybe you just want to be able to drive around without having to worry about the cost of gas or maintenance. Then, the answer is electric cars.

There are specific services to maintain the right health of your car

Car service is the process of maintaining the car in order to keep it in good condition. It is important to have regular service for your car so that you can maintain its full condition, and get all the benefits from it. Regular services help in preventing future damages of your car, thus saving you money on repairs or replacement costs later on.

Car service helps in keeping your car in good condition and running smoothly. It also improves the life of your car, which saves you money on repairs or replacement costs later on.

Conclusion

The services offered by the car service in Melbourne experts will ensure that your car is in good condition and also keeps it well-maintained throughout its life.

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text 2022-12-20 05:26
Is Opt Asbestos Removal Best Way to Improve the Overall Living Environment?

 Asbestos is a natural mineral that has been used in many home construction materials, including insulation and ceiling tiles. While it can be safe when properly handled, the material can become hazardous if it's disturbed or damaged in some way. If you have asbestos on your property and aren't sure how to remove it safely, we hope this guide will help! We'll go over why hiring professionals for asbestos removal Ballarat is important, what type of service you should look for in an asbestos removal company and more!

Improves Health

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious health problems such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. 

Asbestos removal is a safe and effective way to improve the health of your family by reducing their risk of exposure to this dangerous substance.

Makes Your Property Environmentally Friendly

You may have heard that asbestos removal Ballarat is an environmentally friendly process. This is because it is done in a way that doesn't cause pollution or harm the environment. It also doesn't harm humans, which means it's a safe option for those who live near your property.

Asbestos removal can help to improve people's health and living conditions by making sure that their homes are safe and free from asbestos contamination, which is why it's so important to choose an experienced and reliable contractor for this job.

 

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Protects Your Property from Outside Elements

One of the biggest benefits of asbestos removal is that it can help improve the overall value of your property. Asbestos removal has become a legal requirement, and this process is carried out by trained professionals to ensure that you are safe while they remove any asbestos present in your house or business. 

Although some people may be wary about paying for this service, it's important to note that there are many different benefits associated with it.

When choosing an asbestos removal company, make sure that they have an established reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. It's also important to remember that these companies have years of experience working on various projects like this one, so they know exactly what steps need taking before starting work on yours!

Increases the Value of Your Home

Removing asbestos can increase the value of your home. If you are planning to sell your house, it is important to remove any traces of asbestos from the building because this will greatly increase its value. 

The cost of removing asbestos is quite high and therefore, not many people have the budget for it. Therefore, if you plan on staying in your current home for a long time then it is advisable that you hire asbestos removal ballarat expert who can help get rid of any traces of this harmful substance from your property.

Conclusion

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious health problems if left untreated or forgotten about. With the proper removal of asbestos, you can reduce the risks of exposure to this dangerous substance and improve the overall living environment for everyone.

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How Experts Bring Value During Asbestos Inspection?

 Asbestos inspection Melbourne has been a concern for many people and it is one of the most important tasks to ensure that there is no damage caused by asbestos. 

Asbestos can cause serious health issues, so you need to make sure that your home or building does not contain any of this harmful substance.

They Provide Proper Information

It is essential that you have the right information about asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in construction materials since the late 1800s. It is also known as friable (i.e., easily crumbled or reduced to powder) when disturbed or broken, which can cause serious health risks if inhaled.

Some of the signs of asbestos are:

  • Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) such as ceiling tiles, floor tiles, flooring materials and wallboard may be present in your home if it was built before 1980;
  • The presence of ACMs can be determined by looking for telltale “fingerprints” like blue or purple stains on surfaces;
  • If you see any signs of blackened insulation around electrical outlets, this could be another indication there might be ACM nearby; and
  • If you suspect that there may be asbestos in your home, contact an experienced professional who specializes in dealing with these kinds of issues – like an asbestos inspector – for help identifying whether or not there actually is any dangerous material present inside your walls!

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in construction materials. It is also known as friable (i.e., easily crumbled or reduced to powder) when disturbed or broken, which can cause serious health risks if inhaled. 

Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) such as ceiling tiles, floor tiles, flooring materials and wallboard may be present in your home if it was built before 1980; The presence of ACMs can be determined by looking for telltale “fingerprints” like blue or purple stains on surfaces; If you see any signs of blackened insulation around electrical outlets, this could be another indication there might be ACM nearby

They Provide Test Results

Asbestos inspectors should provide test results to homeowners in writing as soon as possible. The written report should include the date of the test, the name of the test and a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of the results. 

If there is any confusion about what those results mean, ask your inspector to explain them again. This information will help you make an informed decision about how to proceed with your asbestos abatement project.

If you are hiring a contractor to perform the asbestos abatement, they should provide you with a contract that clearly outlines all of the work they will do and how much it will cost. This contract should also include a timeline for completing the project, so there is no confusion about when your home will be ready to move back into.

It is also a good idea to hire an independent professional to check over the work that has been done. This person can ensure that all of the asbestos has been removed, and they may be able to point out any areas where your contractor missed something.

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not to hire a contractor for asbestos abatement. A professional can help you determine if asbestos is present in your home and how much work needs to be done. They will also provide written reports on the results of any tests they perform and can assist with cleanup if needed.

 

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They Prepare Correct Reports

The report is one of the most important aspects of asbestos testing. This is because it provides you with all the information you need about the test and what you should do moving forward. Asbestos experts create reports that are clear, concise and easy to understand. 

They also provide them in a timely manner so that there's no delay in your decision-making process. When it comes to explaining the results of their tests, they do not overload their reports with too much technical jargon or complicated graphs which can be confusing for some people who lack knowledge on this subject matter.

Asbestos inspection Melbourne offer professional advice on how to proceed when performing inspection tasks such as handling asbestos materials safely and disposing them according to regulations set by local authorities

. When it comes to dealing with asbestos-related issues, it's important that you know who you can trust. You need someone who is knowledgeable about this subject matter and has years of experience in the field.

Asbestos experts are the best people to consult if you are unsure about what course of action to take. They can help you understand the results of their tests, explain how they were performed and give advice on how to proceed with your asbestos remediation project.

When you're looking for an asbestos removal company, it's important that you know what to look for. Some of the things that you should consider include:

 -Experience in this field

 -A team of qualified professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with asbestos-related issues 

-How quickly they respond to your needs

-How they communicate with you and keep you informed of their progress 

They Show Visual Areas of Concern

  • They show visual areas of concern
  • They are able to show the areas that need to be tested
  • They can show you the areas that need to be removed
  • They can show you where asbestos is found and where it isn't

They Allow You To Make Informed Decisions

When you are buying a property, it is important that you make informed decisions. In order for you to make informed decisions, it is important for the right information to be available in a timely manner and in a clear and concise format. The right information can only be provided by an expert who knows what they are doing.

It is important to remember that real estate transactions can be complicated and stressful. The best way to avoid complications and stress is by having the right information available when you need it.

The right information will be able to help you make informed decisions about your real estate transactions. The right information can only be provided by an expert who knows what they are doing. If you need information on anything related to real estate transactions, it is important that you contact a professional.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand the value of asbestos inspection Melbourne. The main takeaway is that it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to asbestos exposure and removal.

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