Şafak is one of the best contemporary Turkish writers. Forget trying to force your way through the overblown prose of Orhan Pamuk, try Şafak instead. Out of all the Turkish literature I have read, Şafak's work (especially in this book) best captures the eccentric vibe of Istanbul.
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I finished this book a few days ago, but the story still lingers in my mind. The way that Stephen King writes about Sara Laughs and the surrounding town makes me want to move there--ghosts and all! The story is very tangible and engaging.
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Living Between Danger and Love is the kind of book you continue to think about long after you finish the last page. The story alternates between the events following the murder of a student in her department and Jones's own story. This creates a well written and thought provoking work.
Unlike other books on writing that seem to off up a prescription for writing, King's book acts as more of an inspiration or at least as the kick I needed to start taking myself more seriously as a writer.
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I picked up this book because I was intrigued by a novel about the lengths people have gone to in order to save a book. Being a book lover, I couldn't think of a more perfect topic! This book encompasses over 500 years of history and offers a fictional account of the real Sarajevo Haggadah. People of the Book shows the imprints left behind within the Haggadah are as much a part of the book's story as the illuminations and words that grace its pages.
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The Flea Palace by Elif Shafak
Stephanie Hammerwold, April 14, 2008
Şafak is one of the best contemporary Turkish writers. Forget trying to force your way through the overblown prose of Orhan Pamuk, try Şafak instead. Out of all the Turkish literature I have read, Şafak's work (especially in this book) best captures the eccentric vibe of Istanbul.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Bag of Bones: A Novel by Stephen King
Stephanie Hammerwold, April 14, 2008
I finished this book a few days ago, but the story still lingers in my mind. The way that Stephen King writes about Sara Laughs and the surrounding town makes me want to move there--ghosts and all! The story is very tangible and engaging.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Living Between Danger and Love : the Limits of Choice (00 Edition) by Kathleen B. Jones
Stephanie Hammerwold, March 19, 2008
Living Between Danger and Love is the kind of book you continue to think about long after you finish the last page. The story alternates between the events following the murder of a student in her department and Jones's own story. This creates a well written and thought provoking work.On Writing by Stephen King
Stephanie Hammerwold, March 19, 2008
Unlike other books on writing that seem to off up a prescription for writing, King's book acts as more of an inspiration or at least as the kick I needed to start taking myself more seriously as a writer.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
People of the Book: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks
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I picked up this book because I was intrigued by a novel about the lengths people have gone to in order to save a book. Being a book lover, I couldn't think of a more perfect topic! This book encompasses over 500 years of history and offers a fictional account of the real Sarajevo Haggadah. People of the Book shows the imprints left behind within the Haggadah are as much a part of the book's story as the illuminations and words that grace its pages.(6 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)