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The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

MDS, January 1, 2013

Great story, beautifully written in a unique style. This post-apocalyptic novel has moments of soaring beauty, great love, heartbreaking loss, fear and violence--and in the end, hope. Peter Heller, please write Book Two...I really want more of these characters.

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The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

MDS, August 25, 2012

If you've read Peter Heller's nonfiction, you know he's a solid, skilled writer. After you read The Dog Stars, you will know that he is an amazingly talented and gifted author. This is a wonderful book. Yes, there is post-apocalyptic violence, turmoil, and heartbreak. And yes, the world ended with a whimper, but that's followed by plenty of bang. Amidst the despair and struggle, life still has its small joys, growth, tenderness. The style of writing suits the story wonderfully. It's almost prose poetry. I finished it yesterday; I think I'll read it again today.

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Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

MDS, June 22, 2012

Fascinating first book in an amazing fantasy series set in ancient Japan. The characters are mesmerizing and the setting is rich and detailed. Across the Nightingale Floor is so beautifully written. It pulls you into a different world, a different century, a different culture. I read this, loved it, bought the other 3 books in the series--and enjoyed every word of each.

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Night Watch: A Novel by Sergei Lukyanenko

MDS, March 3, 2012

The battle between good and evil--In a world where the lines between Light and Dark are blurred and motives unclear. Negotiated treaties between the eternal adversaries try to keep the world in balance. The Night Watch is built of magicians, healers, sorcerers, and shape-changers who defend humanity against the Dark. Engaging characters...good plot. The English translation is easy to read, but the story still flows like a Russian novel, rich, dark, and layered. This is the first of four novels.

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Ready Player One 1st Edition by Ernest Cline

MDS, January 1, 2012

Innovative, imaginative, intriguing. The characters of Ready Player One are as fascinating in their virtual lives as in the "real" world of 2044. Social interaction has evolved, economic disparities have grown, but a treasure hunt may save--or ruin-- the world. The references to 80's & 90's gameplaying are amusing and integral to the storyline. This book has multi-generational appeal. In our family, 40 year olds, 60 year olds and 14 year olds are all hoping for a sequel. This is a book to read and share--and a writer who is going on my watch-for list.

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