Sentence examples for grim subjects from inspiring English sources

The six shortlisted books tackle some grim subjects – from a Swiftian satire about a black man reintroducing slavery in Los Angeles to a bleak and depressing exploration of masculinity and the state of contemporary Europe.

The darkest sides of postwar expansion and development are revealed in photographs from the series "What We Bought" (1973-74), whincludesudes new tract housing — somewhat similar to Dan Graham's "Homes for America" (1966-67) photogrands — and images of grim subjects like "Burning Oil Sludge".

Yet, despite its grim subject matter, Peace is a book of immense energy, tenderness and beauty.

People wanted more information, and gravitated to messages spread by laughing at a grim subject.

Despite grim subject matter, Keyes is funny with a fine line in unsentimental humour.

If, however, you do, you will find them... entrancing and curiously cheering despite their grim subject".

Despite the grim subject, it's a sweet-tempered movie, with moments of explosive humor — an entertainment.

The fierce competition this year, and perhaps its grim subject matter, makes "Amour" something of a long shot as best picture.

It doesn't take long for the film's grim subject to reveal itself: namely, the dangers of the road.

Despite the grim subject, it's a sweet-tempered movie, with moments of explosive humor an entertainment.

Despite the grim subject matter, the colorful, whimsical works are suited to, and originally intended for, children as young as 6, she said.