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But as the series progresses into the 1960s, the good folk of Grantchester confront societal upheaval on a whole new level.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Hong conjures potently dramatic situations, complex characters, a sense of history and societal tensions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Scientists have noted that global ocean observing systems play an important role in monitoring El Niño, which has significant impacts on agriculture, national security, energy, and other societal activities.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Hong conjures potently dramatic situations, complex characters, a sense of history and societal tensions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Scientists have noted that global ocean observing systems play an important role in monitoring El Niño, which has significant impacts on agriculture, national security, energy, and other societal activities.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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“Societal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/societal. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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