Richard Russo, the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Empire Falls, has said of Soul Catcher, White's previous novel, "The book will be compared to Cold Mountain of course, but Whites book is a more dramatic narrative and every bit as richly detailed and beautifully written. Cain and Rosettas journey is no easy passage, and that ratchets up the dramatic stakes. But while Catcher reads like an adventure story, the book has its own impressive weight. Slavery and its effects are clearly and effectively portrayed as the worm in the American apple, and that gives Cains personal journey a metaphorical heft similar to Huck Finn's. More about this author at his website: michaelcwhite.com
This biography was last updated on 04/01/2010.
The above represents the biographical information provided by the publisher for the most recent book by this author that BookBrowse has covered. As such, it is likely a brief snapshot in time. If you are looking for a more expansive biography, you may wish to do an internet search for the author's website or social media presence. If you are the author or publisher and would like us to update this biography, send the complete text and we will replace the old with the new.
I am what the librarians have made me with a little assistance from a professor of Greek and a few poets
Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes!
Your guide toexceptional books
BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.