Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream...
Continue »
A wonderful novel by an accomplished writer. Set in West Virginia and Korea during the 1950's. Do yourself a favor and buy a first printing of this book which certainly is going to become a collectible. If you don't believe me simply read the blurbs on the back from a trio of heavyweights - Alice Munro, Junot Diaz and Tim O'Brien.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Outstanding debut by a writer to watch. These diverse stories are exceptionally well written leaving the reader anxiously awaiting the next work by Mr. Nam Le.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(10 of 18 readers found this comment helpful)
Outstanding first work of fiction set in northern Wisconsin. The main protagoninst is a mute boy who makes for the wilds with a group of canine companions. One of the most moving works of fiction I've read this year. Do yourself a favor and escape into this wonderful book.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(19 of 40 readers found this comment helpful)
Erudite first novel, both funny and sad. Gessen writes about Sam, Mark, and Keith as they struggle to find meaning and purpose in their post-undergraduate lives.
Highly recommended.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Outstanding first work by an author who is definitely one to watch. This book of short stories will grab you and won't let go. One of the best publications I've read this year. I am very anxious to see what Nam Le writes next and how many awards he will win. Sensational.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.
Don't Miss
Customer Comments
alsek has commented on (7) products.
Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips
alsek, February 7, 2009
A wonderful novel by an accomplished writer. Set in West Virginia and Korea during the 1950's. Do yourself a favor and buy a first printing of this book which certainly is going to become a collectible. If you don't believe me simply read the blurbs on the back from a trio of heavyweights - Alice Munro, Junot Diaz and Tim O'Brien.(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
The Boat by Nam Le
alsek, July 3, 2008
Outstanding debut by a writer to watch. These diverse stories are exceptionally well written leaving the reader anxiously awaiting the next work by Mr. Nam Le.(10 of 18 readers found this comment helpful)
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
alsek, June 11, 2008
Outstanding first work of fiction set in northern Wisconsin. The main protagoninst is a mute boy who makes for the wilds with a group of canine companions. One of the most moving works of fiction I've read this year. Do yourself a favor and escape into this wonderful book.(19 of 40 readers found this comment helpful)
All the Sad Young Literary Men by Keith Gessen
alsek, June 3, 2008
Erudite first novel, both funny and sad. Gessen writes about Sam, Mark, and Keith as they struggle to find meaning and purpose in their post-undergraduate lives.Highly recommended.
(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
The Boat Signed by Nam Le
alsek, June 2, 2008
Outstanding first work by an author who is definitely one to watch. This book of short stories will grab you and won't let go. One of the best publications I've read this year. I am very anxious to see what Nam Le writes next and how many awards he will win. Sensational.(4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
1-5 of 7next