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Fourth Hand
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John Irving
sjiwani
, June 25, 2012
This book will amaze you. It starts off slowly, but gains momentum as the book progresses. The author forces the reader to question the rules that society creates, imposes, and more importantly how we actively participate in society based on these rules. It's a story of redemption. All along the way, the author keeps the reader engaged, and engrossed wondering how it will all turn out. This is a great summer read. It's a book that has something for everyone including avid football fans. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
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Uncommon Reader
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Alan Bennett
sjiwani
, June 22, 2012
This book will introduce you to other books to consider reading such as books by Proust, Sylvia Plath, Cowper, and others. That's what I really enjoyed about this book; it alluded to others books that just made me more curious. The ending of the book leaves us to question the purpose of our own reading habits. Is it simply for pleasure and enjoyment or does it lead us nowhere? At times the book is just plain funny. It also begs the question whether the current Queen Elizabeth has read this book since she's the primary character, and whether she does read on a regular basis. And if so, what does she read? For summer it's a quick read. Enjoy!
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Indignation
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Philip Roth
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, June 22, 2012
This book is a quick read. I read it in one sitting. It's phenomenal. I'd highly recommend it to high school or college students as it forces the reader to question the importance of either taking a stand, or to go about business as usual, or go with the flow. It's a book that definitely makes you think. The author even quotes Bertrand Russell.
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