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A beautiful, well written story spanning over 100 years or more, following the quirky townspeople of Paradise Deep, Newfoundland. It is filled with weird little vignettes imbued with a magical spark and a folkloric vibrancy that sucks the reader into its undertow. I could not put it down. A must read for any of you that love, or even like, seafaring novels.
This story is about a Confederate soldier, walking home to the woman he loves. Both have faced hardships and discover unsuspecting truths about themselves.
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Galore by Michael Crummey
JL, January 4, 2012
A beautiful, well written story spanning over 100 years or more, following the quirky townspeople of Paradise Deep, Newfoundland. It is filled with weird little vignettes imbued with a magical spark and a folkloric vibrancy that sucks the reader into its undertow. I could not put it down. A must read for any of you that love, or even like, seafaring novels.Mink River by Brian Doyle
JL, January 1, 2012
Far and away the Best Book I read this year. Community ties this very well written story together.Cutting for Stone (Vintage) by Abraham Verghese
JL, January 13, 2011
Loved this saga of love, hardship and healing.Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross
JL, January 11, 2011
A real page turner with an unbelievable ending.Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
JL, January 11, 2010
This story is about a Confederate soldier, walking home to the woman he loves. Both have faced hardships and discover unsuspecting truths about themselves.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)