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The Wishing Game
The Wishing Game: A Novel
by Meg Shaffer
The Wishing Game: A Novel is a captivating and enjoyable read, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating. (11/16/2023)
The Wishing Game: A Novel by Meg Shaffer is a great read that I recently finished. It centers on Jack, a young man who is having a hard time living up to his father's expectations. Jack sets out on a quest to learn the mystery behind the fabled wishing game with the …more
Good Night, Irene
Good Night, Irene: A Novel
by Luis Alberto Urrea
Good Night, Irene is a well-written, thought-provoking novel set in the 1960s, focusing on two brothers' search for acceptance, love, and security amidst racial prejudice, gender norms, and political unrest. It features vivid character descriptions a (11/16/2023)
Luis Alberto Urrea's Good Night, Irene, impressed me greatly when I recently read it. It is set in the turbulent 1960s and centers on two brothers who are searching for acceptance, love, and security while dealing with racial prejudice, gender norms, and political unrest in …more
North Woods
North Woods: A Novel
by Daniel Mason
Daniel Mason's North Woods, A Novel is a captivating exploration of the human spirit, despite its tepid ending, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. (11/16/2023)
North Woods by Daniel Mason is a compelling and thrilling book to read. It centers on Charlie, a young man who travels to the Pacific Northwest and discovers inner resilience in the face of a cruel and brutal environment. Mason deftly conveys the enigma and beauty of the …more
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily: A Novel
by Noelle Salazar
Zora Lily's story follows her journey of love, grief, independence, and self-discovery in her twenties, highlighting the challenges faced by autonomous, unmarried women during this era. Noelle Salazar's poetic and engaging novel captures the reader's (11/16/2023)
Zora's journey through love, grief, independence, and self-discovery in her twenties is chronicled in the story. The difficulties faced by autonomous, unmarried women in this era particularly interested me. Zora discovers who she is and how to advocate for herself through …more
Above the Salt
Above the Salt: A Novel
by Katherine Vaz
Vaz writes a gripping book called Above the Salt that is full of happy moments, rich descriptions, and unvarnished tragedies. The narrative delves into the distinct customs and culture of Portuguese Americans, exposing the intricacies of (11/16/2023)
The novel is full of rich, vivid descriptions that transport the reader right into the story. The narrative is full of heartwarming moments but also raw tragedies; the contrast between poverty and the dream of one day being middle-class, juxtaposed against the siblings’ …more
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