Rachel Randall s'inspire du côté kink, chic et cool de Londres. Elle écrit des personnages aux emplois diurnes intéressants, qui savent ce qu'elles veulent et comment l'obtenir (généralement en glissant lentement à genoux). Ses mots préférés incluent "indulgence", "salace" et "Voici vos laissez-passer pour les coulisses du concert de Franz Ferdinand". Elle croit en la littérature érotique basée sur des preuves et garde chez elle un "scientifique domestique" pour l'évaluation par les pairs.
Nia hears a mysterious voice, which she does not realize belongs to an imp named Pester. Unbeknownst to Pester, their attempts to control Nia are detrimental to both of them, creating a complex dynamic between the two. As their fates intertwine, the story explores themes of power and vulnerability.
The book delves into the challenges faced by paid domestic workers in Latin America, examining various films, texts, and digital media created since the 1980s. It highlights works that either collaborate with these workers or draw inspiration from their lived experiences, offering a nuanced perspective on their struggles and contributions to society. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the intersection of culture, labor, and identity within the domestic work sector.
Nature, Gender, and Agency
Child characters in Latin American cinema serve a vital representational function, embodying the tension between "nature" and "culture." This unique position allows them to highlight and challenge the boundaries of state or colonial biopower, making them central to the exploration of identity and power dynamics in the region's film narratives. The book delves into how these characters reflect broader societal issues and contribute to the understanding of cultural and political contexts in Latin America.
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Die Protagonistin befindet sich in einem ständigen Kampf zwischen ihren Vorsätzen und der Versuchung eines neuen Abenteuers. Nach einer schwierigen Vergangenheit schwört sie, sich nicht mehr in Schwierigkeiten zu bringen, bis sie in einer Bar einen geheimnisvollen Mann trifft. Seine faszinierende Wette und die Versprechungen von Aufregung und Verbotenem ziehen sie unwiderstehlich an. Sie steht vor der Entscheidung, ob sie ihren Prinzipien treu bleiben oder sich auf ein letztes riskantes Abenteuer einlassen soll.