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George Saunders is absolutely hilarious! I didn't think he could get any funnier... then I read his Q&A on Powell's site! Ha! Is it something in his water?!
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Sarah Waters has been one of the most surprising forces to enter the historical fiction genre. Don't be fooled that her books are only interesting for women who date women. She is a lucid and engaging novelist, producing enjoyable period pieces. I highly recommend "Fingersmith" as a good starting point.
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Lenny, August 9, 2006
George Saunders is absolutely hilarious! I didn't think he could get any funnier... then I read his Q&A on Powell's site! Ha! Is it something in his water?!(20 of 36 readers found this comment helpful)
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Lenny, April 4, 2006
Sarah Waters has been one of the most surprising forces to enter the historical fiction genre. Don't be fooled that her books are only interesting for women who date women. She is a lucid and engaging novelist, producing enjoyable period pieces. I highly recommend "Fingersmith" as a good starting point.(41 of 71 readers found this comment helpful)