But the "blood and thunder" of Sides's title is a pointed reference.
That is not a huge number, but it is a pointed symbol of America's interest.
There is a pointed joke making the rounds of Palestinian politicians here.
So the collection's title, "Reading Conrad" (Ohio State), is a pointed one.
But the accusation that changes to benefits in this parliaments are destroying a humanitarian "safety net" is a pointed one.
It is a pointed and, to some, ironic symbol of two very different views of language in Spain.
"This arrest is a pointed attempt to intimidate the opposition," said Oleksandr Turchinov, parliamentary leader of Ms. Timoshenko's Fatherland faction.
Indeed, it is a view that is a pointed reminder of the history contained in the museum.
The delay in Mr. Srinivasan's nomination is a pointed example of the broken appointment process and the enormous harm caused by the Senate's inability to do its job.
Their case is a pointed lesson in how difficult it will be for investors trying to hold the ratings agencies accountable.
To the Editor: "A Preventable Massacre" is a pointed reminder of just one episode in Israel's long record of brutality toward the Palestinians.
