I can understand the critical acclaim received by the novel. Through its theme of the “personal Odyssey”, it taps into the reserves of myth and legend which give gravitas to this coming-of-age story. At the same time, the dystopian elements and reference to climate change give The Lake a gritty, contemporary edge. Yet, it is a novel which I found difficult to actually “like”. It is unremittingly, uncompromisingly bleak and confronts the protagonist (and reader) with all sorts of tragedies and degrading situations. I’ve read countless horror stories which are jollier than this. Although the ending vaguely suggests the possibility of hope, this remains a distant glimmer. None of the characters is perfect (not least Nami himself) although possibly some of the stronger female characters, Zaza in particular, come close. The Lake is a coming-of-age story in a cruel and toxic world. Not only environment is toxic (vomiting and eczema are pretty common), but also many relationships. Some places (and also events) in the story are very extraordinary, but on the other hand, they also seem a bit familiar. The novel feels post-apocalyptical because we can’t imagine places like this on our planet. But they do exist. Ar motina atpažintų savo vaiką po ilgo laiko nesimatymo? Po, pavyzdžiui, 15 ar 25 metų nesimatymo? Namiui, manau, gyvenime trūko motinos figūros. Net Zazos krūtyse, jei ne jis, tai tikrai aš, įžvelgiau motiniško pieno simboliką. Ir kiekviena sutikta moteris tarsi prarasta mama, pasitinkanti jį su šilto pieno stikline, o jis jas – su nepažabojama meile, aklumu ir atsidavimu. In addition to a stellar career at LSU, Bell represented the USA Junior National Team and Team USA throughout her playing time. She won the 2015 World Cup of Softball and 2015 Japan Cup with the USA Junior Women's National Team. With Team USA, Bell won a silver medal at the World Cup of Softball and won gold at the WBSC Women's World Championship and the Japan Cup.

Buvo dalykų, kurie nepatiko, kad ir dažnai minima erekcija. Kažkaip keista visame kūrinio kontekste. Nors pati knyga man patiko, bet tai suvulgarino ją. Galbūt, per tai parodė, kad personažas dar gyvas. Jezero mi atmosférou přípomínalo Jeskyni od Saramaga, což je sice píčovina jako plyšovej potah na volant, ale popisované prostředí tam má velmi sweet chilly atmosféru. Takovou roztahanou a neuchopitelnou, jako kdyby čtenář sledoval příběh ze zamlženýho auta. A stejnou atmosféru má i Jezero. Na rozdíl od Jeskyně se ale paní Bellová rozhodla zakomponovat do knihy i příběh a to je většinou dobrej nápad. Když ten příběh samozřejmě neni blbej. To je pak blbej nápad.I am very excited about the addition of Bianka to our coaching staff," head coach Hillary Smith said. "Bianka has played at the highest level you can play in this game and will bring a lot of knowledge to our program. Her energy, enthusiasm and love for the game is going to help lead us to new heights."

Bell joins Quinnipiac Athletics after coaching for two years at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Sunshine State Conference, DII). Bell coached the Eagles to a 44-25 record through two seasons, which included two wins against #23 Rollins College. In 2020, the Eagles went 18-6 under assistant coach Bell before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Priminė Černobylį. Pastaroji katastrofa įvyko kiek vėliau nei Aralo katastrofa. Šiuo du jungia viena ir ta pati nelaimės priežastis – valdžia. Tas „nesveikumo“ motyvas sekė paskui. Jau minėjau, koks veikėjas pasirodė nepatogus ir nešvarus. Nuolatos jaučiau gerą druskos sluoksnį ant savo odos, karštį, dulkes. Ir tas išsigimimas. Aplink Ežerą daug purvino ir sunkaus darbo, daug pavargusių žmonių, smurto ir prievartos. Vyrauja neteisybė ir viltis įsižiebia labai trumpam. Ežeras kiek fantastiškas, neegzistuoja jokiame laike ir vietoje, tačiau tuo pat metu be galo konkretus kiekvienam jį skaitančiam. Ir nors norėjosi sužinoti daugiau „kaip“ ir „kodėl“ apie Namį, geriau jį pažinti ir giliau jį suprasti, galbūt autorės tikslas ir buvo palikti šiuos klausimus užsipildyti patiems. Natūralistinė tematika išjudina visą kūrinio tekstą. Ežeras senka ne be priežasties. Tikima Dvasiomis taipogi ne be priežasties. Medvilnė pati neužaugs, o Valstybės Vadovas taip ir nėra įvardijamas. Visi žinome kas jis ir kas per vienas operavo penkmečio planais – turi būti! nieko nežinau! bet kokia kaina! Nafta, medvilnė, koks skirtumas – tuojaus pat! dabar pat! Įžvelgiau netgi vartotojiškumo kultūros problemos pradmenus. Tamsus ir gąsdinantis, tačiau visada primenantis namus. Visa aprėpiantis, daugumos pragyvenimo šaltinis, tačiau senkantis. Apipintas mitų ir legendų, magiškas, tačiau pražūtingas. Kartais teikiantis vilties, o kartais skelbiantis pavojų. Neišvengiamas kaip ir bėgantis gyvenimas, kaip mirtis. Užsitarnaujantis pasitikėjimą, tačiau galiausiai apgaunantis. Atsakymas į daugelį klausimų ir kartu viena didelė mįslė. Toks man buvo Ežeras.

A well-written novel then and, in its own dark way, an unforgettable experience but one which should be approached in the right mood, and with full understanding that this will be no comfort read. I'm extremely humbled about this opportunity to represent Quinnipiac," Bell said. "I'm ready to get to work with the girls as well as Hillary. I've heard many wonderful things about this program and I am excited be a part of it! Go Bobcats!" Story Links HAMDEN, Conn. – Head softball coach Hillary Smith has announced the addition of Bianka Bell to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. I do understand why this novel won so many important prizes. It is in many ways a compelling story. I didn't particularly like the way it was told, but I must admit there is something in it. Moreover, I must admit that I struggled with this novel, especially in the start. The middle part dragged on for a bit too long as well. In addition, I had a few issues with the writing, one of them being the portrayal of the protagonist Nami. I did feel sorry for him, but because of the way he was written it was hard for me to deeply care about him. I understand that Nami has been traumatized and that obviously influenced his thinking and numbed emotions, yet as a reader I needed to know more a bit more about him. Why he does think and feel is often a mystery. All in all, I enjoyed this different and unique novel. I stopped at a few places, and it made me think. But it will not appeal to all readers, especially those that expect a typical post-apocalyptical or dystopian novel.Pats kūrinys yra kapotas. Laikas juda pakankamai greitai. Tekstas nėra agresyvus, netgi atvirkščiai ramus. Tarsi dykumos prislopintas garsas. Gali numanyti. Ir gali kliautis tik savo paties mintimis. Nelengva patikėti, kad taip galėjo nutikti - atrodo tuomet civilizacija, žmogiškumas, protas ir bendras suvokimas jau buvo išrasti.