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Burke is a fabulous author. His latest, Feast Day of Fools, pulls one in to the story, and it's hard to come up for air. The twists and turns leave me guessing, and never quite solving the several mysteries. For me, that adds to the fun!
After reading Person of the Book, I look for novels authored by Geraldine Brooks. Caleb's Crossing does not disappoint. Ms Brooks tells a great story, with many levels to explore, if one is so inclined. If not, just enjoy the story!
I dearly love Ruth Rendell (and Barbara Vine) novels. Perhaps in honor of Inspector Wexford's retirement, this particular novel seemed slower paced. Quite a cast of characters, few of whom I would want to meet, but who make up a delightful story.
Although this book is based on the author's Vietnam War experience, it is very relevant to understanding the experience of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage and from this wonderful book, the average citizen can learn about the inner experience of being a military service member. Only 1% of our US population serves, and the rest of us can benefit from learning of their sacrifices from the inside out.
This is exactly the kind of historical fiction I love to read! A great love story (not a typical romance either), exposure to the culture of an era, and learn about the women artists of an era who don't appear in our art history texts. Wonderful!
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Feast Day of Fools by James Lee Burke
mgreiner1, January 29, 2012
Burke is a fabulous author. His latest, Feast Day of Fools, pulls one in to the story, and it's hard to come up for air. The twists and turns leave me guessing, and never quite solving the several mysteries. For me, that adds to the fun!Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
mgreiner1, January 29, 2012
After reading Person of the Book, I look for novels authored by Geraldine Brooks. Caleb's Crossing does not disappoint. Ms Brooks tells a great story, with many levels to explore, if one is so inclined. If not, just enjoy the story!The Vault (Inspector Wexford Novels) by Ruth Rendell
mgreiner1, October 28, 2011
I dearly love Ruth Rendell (and Barbara Vine) novels. Perhaps in honor of Inspector Wexford's retirement, this particular novel seemed slower paced. Quite a cast of characters, few of whom I would want to meet, but who make up a delightful story.The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
mgreiner1, October 28, 2011
Although this book is based on the author's Vietnam War experience, it is very relevant to understanding the experience of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage and from this wonderful book, the average citizen can learn about the inner experience of being a military service member. Only 1% of our US population serves, and the rest of us can benefit from learning of their sacrifices from the inside out.Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
mgreiner1, October 13, 2011
This is exactly the kind of historical fiction I love to read! A great love story (not a typical romance either), exposure to the culture of an era, and learn about the women artists of an era who don't appear in our art history texts. Wonderful!1-5 of 24next