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One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel Garcia Marquez“Another master of blending the fantastic with the realistic.”
The Devil in the White City
Erik Larson“Very well written and interesting. I was especially intrigued to discover that the serial killer came from my home turf - I drive by his family home every day on my way to work.”
All the Pretty Horses
Cormac McCarthy“Beautifully written, one of my favorite lines comes from this book, "walking through a bad dream of horse" (or something like that). I couldn't read the trilogy because, I just can't...” more »
As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner“Dewy Dell and Jewell are forever in my mind. The ultimate manipulation and revenge of the mother goes to the very depths of passive aggression.”
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood“Beautifully written and imagined. I just read it recently. Given that it was written in the early '80s, she seems remarkably prescient.”
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Gabriel Garcia Marquez“He writes beautifully. I'm at a bit of a loss at filling these comments out as I don't get to discuss the books I read, I kind of lose hold of the ability to communicate what moved me.”
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Jack Weatherford“After hearing about how barbaric the mongols were, it was very interesting to learn just how progressive, intelligent and humane Genghis Khan really was. Especially compared to what I've...” more »
Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte“I have loved this since I read it, and was confused by it, at age 11. I still love it even as I want to counsel the two of them.”
The Secret Life of Lobsters
Trevor Corson“I found it to be very well written and was amazed at how interesting lobsters could be. I still don't eat them - not that I object, but, for the cost, I'm just as happy nibbling on...” more »
