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Henry and Rachel
Henry and Rachel
by Laurel Saville
A Tale of Two Viewpoints (9/8/2013)
I am not finished with the book yet but my impression so far is mixed. The concept is very interesting. Basically the story of a relationship told from the viewpoint of the two participants. The fact that these two people are so incredibly different really makes one think …more
With or Without You
With or Without You: A Memoir
by Domenica Ruta
Not another Glass Castle (12/17/2012)
While I admire Domenica Ruta's way with words, this book did not hold my interest. Humorous at times, rather disgusting at others, ultimately it felt like just another story of a horrific childhood that went on way too long. At first the story seemed somewhat fascinating …more
All Woman and Springtime
All Woman and Springtime: A Novel
by Brandon W. Jones
All Woman and Springtime (3/29/2012)
All Woman and Springtime begins with the story of two young women, Il-Sun and Gi, living at the Home for Orphan Girls in North Korea. Part I describes how both girls arrived at the orphanage, the daily rigors of their lives as seamstresses and the overwhelming fear of …more
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity
by Katherine Boo
Very worth reading (2/14/2012)
People may be scared away by the description of the subject matter of this book. Am I really in the mood to read a sad, gut- wrenching story about these poor souls in The slums of India?

My advise to those people is "Try it". From the very first I was drawn into these …more
All the Flowers in Shanghai
All the Flowers in Shanghai: A Novel
by Duncan Jepson
Flat (11/16/2011)
When I received this book, I was curious to read it but I was immediately put off by the cover and the title. I was afraid I had received poor imitation of some of the better books with the same setting.

But after putting it off for several weeks, I plunged in and …more
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