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Jesse Pinkman

Two Reviews

#1.  “The Revenge of Geography” by Robert Kaplan The latest effort by Mr. Kaplan (no relation) is with loaded historical insights and connect-the-dots observations about the Middle East. Unfortunately, it’s also chockfull of literary clunkers like this one: “Mountains are a conservative force, often protecting within their defiles indigenous cultures against the fierce modernizing ideologies...
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“Breaking Bad’s” Vivid Cast of Characters

Uns(tr)ung Ensemble Walter White.  Skyler.  Jesse Pinkman.  Hank Schrader.  Walt Jr.  “Gus” Fring.  Saul Goodman.  Mike (the Fixer).  Jane Margolis.  Jane Margolis’ father.  The Assassins.  Badger.  Gail (the assistant chemist). And Tuco. Especially Tuco — perhaps the most electrifying villain since Kaiser Soze from “The Usual Suspects.” If a series can be judged by how many...
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