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The Great Genetic Era
Author: Pig Sanbu
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“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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What are the characteristics of great noir fiction?
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2024-12-06 13:55
Well, great noir fiction often has a dark and moody atmosphere. It usually features complex and morally ambiguous characters. The settings are typically urban and seedy, like the back alleys of a big city at night.
What makes a noir novel great?
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2024-11-08 15:32
A great noir novel often has a dark and moody atmosphere. The settings are usually seedy, like dimly lit alleys and smoky bars. For example, in 'The Maltese Falcon', the San Francisco setting adds to the overall sense of mystery.
Can you recommend some great noir novels?
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2024-11-08 12:56
Well, 'Out of the Past' by Geoffrey Homes is a remarkable noir novel. It features a man with a past that comes back to haunt him in a very noir - ish way. Then there's 'I, the Jury' by Mickey Spillane. This one has a really gritty and violent tone that is typical of noir. And 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is also a must - read, with its themes of lust, greed and murder.
What are the characteristics of black noir and comic noir?
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2025-04-15 14:33
Well, black noir typically emphasizes a sense of fatalism and a world filled with shadows. Comic noir, on the other hand, combines the dark themes with comedic or ironic twists. It can make the serious seem absurd and vice versa.
How do neo noir novels differ from traditional noir novels?
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2024-11-26 20:02
Neo noir novels often incorporate more modern themes and settings. For example, they might be set in a contemporary urban landscape rather than the post - war era typical of traditional noir.
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