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Gilead: A Novel
by Marilynne Robinson
Interesting...Different...'Read-worthy' (3/16/2007)
Another one of those books that when I finished, all I could think was 'Interesting...Different.' While I was reading it I kept thinking "Why am I reading this?” I wanted to quit several times, but then I would come across passages like this one as the old man in the bookmore
The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
A gothic tale well told (2/21/2007)
My thoughts in summary: 'Recommended with some reservation.' Having read many reviews of 'The Thirteenth Tale', I really wanted to read---and I really wanted to like---this book: a book lovers book set in current day England, but written in gothic style. However, during mymore
The Madonnas of Leningrad
by Debra Dean
Remarkable little book (2/6/2007)
"The Madonnas of Leningrad" is remarkable. In this her first book, Debra Dean gives her readers a historical novel plus a portrait of a family member going through the horrible disease of Alzheimer's. Mrs Dean presents us with not only the patient's thoughts, but combinesmore
Winter Solstice
by Rosamunde Pilcher
A good story and reminder of why I read (2/5/2007)
In 'Winter Solstice' five people are brought together in a small village in northern Scotland...Elfrida, Oscar, Carrie, Lucy, and Sam...and it was Christmastime. I give this book my highest recommendation: I have read and re-read it. The first time it had been a while sincemore
Arthur & George
by Julian Barnes
Amazing historical fiction (1/26/2007)
If you enjoy historical fiction or mysteries you should enjoy this book.
This is an interesting story and well written. Mr Barnes' ability to move back and forth between 'Arthur' and 'George' is remarkable---the nuances of personality that he is able to convey are amazing.more
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