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Faced with the destruction of the world as we know it,the author presented humanity with bravery,love and compassion.This should be a must read on every reader's list.
There are not enough accolades to bestow upon this book!As in the sequel :"Discovery Of Witches",Deborah Harkness' deft handling of the history,fantasy and romance in this novel is superb.Kept me wanting for more.If anyone is of the mind to publish a collector's edition of the trilogy,with text and illustrations ,it would be a world wide sell out.Praises to Ms. Harkness.
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In another corner of the world,affected by WWII and the holocaust,the author provides a harrowing and heart rendering tale of of the hunted and the couple trying to provide a safe haven.Extraordinary !
A heart wrenching account of the horrors of WWII.It is a poignant portrayal of a family finding their way back to each other and their lives.The author has vividly documented the fragility of life during war time and the long journey to forgive each other.
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Kathleen Kane has commented on (5) products.
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
Kathleen Kane, January 1, 2013
Faced with the destruction of the world as we know it,the author presented humanity with bravery,love and compassion.This should be a must read on every reader's list.Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
Kathleen Kane, September 22, 2012
There are not enough accolades to bestow upon this book!As in the sequel :"Discovery Of Witches",Deborah Harkness' deft handling of the history,fantasy and romance in this novel is superb.Kept me wanting for more.If anyone is of the mind to publish a collector's edition of the trilogy,with text and illustrations ,it would be a world wide sell out.Praises to Ms. Harkness.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Kathleen Kane, January 19, 2012
A beautiful book that evokes wonder and a renewed spirit in the human condition.Comedy in a Minor Key by Hans Keilson
Kathleen Kane, September 30, 2011
In another corner of the world,affected by WWII and the holocaust,the author provides a harrowing and heart rendering tale of of the hunted and the couple trying to provide a safe haven.Extraordinary !22 Britannia Road by Amanda Hodgkinson
Kathleen Kane, September 11, 2011
A heart wrenching account of the horrors of WWII.It is a poignant portrayal of a family finding their way back to each other and their lives.The author has vividly documented the fragility of life during war time and the long journey to forgive each other.