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The Absolutist by John Boyne

Dieveney, June 17, 2013

Weeks later I'm still haunted by this brilliant novel. It is the story of friendship and loss during WWI and John Boyne shockingly immerses the reader smack dab in the filth and degradation of the trenches. But really, at its heart, this is a story of principle and whether standing up for one's beliefs is worth the incredibly high cost, because to be an absolutist is to allow no concession. Disturbing and heartbreaking this book will stick with you.

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The Absolutist by John Boyne

Dieveney, June 17, 2013

Weeks later I'm still haunted by this brilliant novel. It is the story of friendship and loss during WWI and John Boyne shockingly immerses the reader smack dab in the filth and degradation of the trenches. But really, at its heart, this is a story of principle and whether standing up for one's beliefs is worth the incredibly high cost, because to be an absolutist is to allow no concession. Disturbing and heartbreaking this book will stick with you.

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The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan

Dieveney, May 31, 2013

A fictional story of the van Goethem sisters who were the real girls behind Degas iconic paintings of weary ballerinas and his sculpture of the Little Dancer. Dark, chilling, and hopeless like the lives of the poor in Paris at the end of the 19th century this book is absolutely engrossing and heart wrenching. The author does a brilliant job of creating fully developed characters to which you become quickly attached and places them in situations that keep you entranced and flipping the pages. Absolutely fascinating!

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Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman

Dieveney, May 31, 2013

A story of resilience, reinvention, and hope. Tragedy afflicts the lives of both Emma and her grandmother Beattie in these parallel stories told decades apart. They struggle to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and as each story unfolds you intently wish for Beattie to triumph over overwhelming obstacles and hope Emma can use her grandmother's lessons to prevent her repeating history. Heartbreaking and inspiring! Fans of Kate Morton and Susanna Kearsley are sure to enjoy.

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Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman

Dieveney, May 31, 2013

A story of resilience, reinvention, and hope. Tragedy afflicts the lives of both Emma and her grandmother Beattie in these parallel stories told decades apart. They struggle to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives and as each story unfolds you intently wish for Beattie to triumph over overwhelming obstacles and hope Emma can use her grandmother's lessons to prevent her repeating history. Heartbreaking and inspiring! Fans of Kate Morton and Susanna Kearsley are sure to enjoy.

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