What Is the What writes: "Over the course of many years, Dave and I have collaborated to tell my story... I told [him] what I knew and what I could remember, and from that material he created this work of art." The book is typical of Eggers' style: blending non-fictional and fictional elements into a non-fiction novel or memoir. By classifying the book a novel, Eggers says, he freed himself to re-create conversations, streamline complex relationships, add relevant detail and manipulate time and space in helpful ways—all while maintaining the essential truthfulness of the storytelling. However, not all critics were impressed. Lee Siegel sees
At the Villa Rose (1930 film) At the Villa Rose (1930 film) At the Villa Rose is a 1930 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Norah Baring, Richard Cooper and Austin Trevor. It marked the screen debut of Northern Irish actor Trevor. It was released in the United States under the alternative title of Mystery at the Villa Rose. The film is based on the 1910 novel "At the Villa Rose" by A.E.W. Mason and features his fictional detective Inspector Hanuad. It was made at Twickenham Film Studios in St Margarets, Middlesex. A French-language version "The Mystery of the Villa Rose" was