A very good book.
Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2006, and deserving of it.
Set mainly in India during Nepal's fight for independence, it also follows one character to New York.
As the struggle for independence goes on, relationships are challenged. Differences in culture, religion and social standing, formerly meaningless, suddenly have great impact, and tear some apart, while bringing others together. Desai's characters are well developed and believable.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Executive privilege - Phillip Margolin - Advance Readers Copy
Margolin, is a long time favorite of mine when it comes to legal thrillers. His latest work, shows he still has it!
An exciting, thrilling book, I raced through it in almost no time! Margolin is expert at plotting lines that leave you not wanting to put down the book, until you know how it ends! With high level political intrigue, and plot twists that will keep you guessing, this book will keep you going till the end!
Due out in June '08.
This book courtesy of HarperCollins Canada Reading Group.
An exciting, thrilling book, I raced through it in almost no time! Margolin is expert at plotting lines that leave you not wanting to put down the book, until you know how it ends! With high level political intrigue, and plot twists that will keep you guessing, this book will keep you going till the end!
Due out in June '08.
This book courtesy of HarperCollins Canada Reading Group.
The Devil and Miss Prym - Paulo Coelho
A very enjoyable book.
Paulo Coelho spins a tale of myth-like quality. Featuring the common myth-like theme of good battling evil, this book, though short, is a very worthwhile read. Coelho's smooth style, finds pages turning rapidly, and soon leaves you wishing the book were not yet over. A modern book of classic quality!
Paulo Coelho spins a tale of myth-like quality. Featuring the common myth-like theme of good battling evil, this book, though short, is a very worthwhile read. Coelho's smooth style, finds pages turning rapidly, and soon leaves you wishing the book were not yet over. A modern book of classic quality!
Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro
A very good book.
This story probes the depths of the human heart, in a way that few others can. Even when we are limited in our futures, we can dream beyond, and often these dreams make us who we really are. We cannot deny our upbringing, but we can blossom beyond what is expected of us, and our love means no less if limited by time.
A beautiful story of love, morals and ethics. Touching and moving.
This story probes the depths of the human heart, in a way that few others can. Even when we are limited in our futures, we can dream beyond, and often these dreams make us who we really are. We cannot deny our upbringing, but we can blossom beyond what is expected of us, and our love means no less if limited by time.
A beautiful story of love, morals and ethics. Touching and moving.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Incendiary - Chris Cleave
A touching novel, written in the form of a mother's letter to the terrorist responsible for her family's death.
Cleave weaves together, not only the state of the mother writing the letter, but also the whole city she lives in. While the lead character is not perfect, we come to feel for her, as we watch her mental state decay.
In this day and age, we seem to live with the constant threat of terrorism over our heads, and forget what it must be like to those have suffered from it's hand. Cleave has brought it to a level that can be understood by all.
Well written, and poignant. Definitely a worthwhile read.
Cleave weaves together, not only the state of the mother writing the letter, but also the whole city she lives in. While the lead character is not perfect, we come to feel for her, as we watch her mental state decay.
In this day and age, we seem to live with the constant threat of terrorism over our heads, and forget what it must be like to those have suffered from it's hand. Cleave has brought it to a level that can be understood by all.
Well written, and poignant. Definitely a worthwhile read.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The Birth House - Amy McKay
Set in the early 1900's in beautiful Nova Scotia, this book highlights the importance that midwives played in that time, as well as the struggle between the traditional ways, and modern medicine.
As an aging midwife, Miss Babineau chooses a young girl Dora to inherit her knowledge. At about the same time, modern medicine is trying to force it's way into the community. Soon Miss B disappears, leaving Dora to care for the needs of the community, which includes fighting the aggressive Dr. Thomas, in his attempts to take over the health care of women in the area, regardless of their wishes. Initially reluctant, she soon takes over this role with strength and spirit.
A wonderfully captivating and realistic story.
As an aging midwife, Miss Babineau chooses a young girl Dora to inherit her knowledge. At about the same time, modern medicine is trying to force it's way into the community. Soon Miss B disappears, leaving Dora to care for the needs of the community, which includes fighting the aggressive Dr. Thomas, in his attempts to take over the health care of women in the area, regardless of their wishes. Initially reluctant, she soon takes over this role with strength and spirit.
A wonderfully captivating and realistic story.
The Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
A wonderful epic story of a family who serve as missionaries in the Congo. The story spans several decades after their arrival in the Belgian Congo in 1959.
The story is told in turns by the wife and children of Nathan Price, a tumultuous baptist minister, who is already haunted by the ghosts of his past. Ill prepared both in terms of supplies and mindset, the family faces many obstacles both internal and external, illness, tragedies, and heartache during their time in Africa.
In the end, the Congo changes the family as a whole, as well as each of the individuals.
Well written, this book is holds elements of adventure, personal growth, tragedy, and hope, all woven into a smooth fabric.
The story is told in turns by the wife and children of Nathan Price, a tumultuous baptist minister, who is already haunted by the ghosts of his past. Ill prepared both in terms of supplies and mindset, the family faces many obstacles both internal and external, illness, tragedies, and heartache during their time in Africa.
In the end, the Congo changes the family as a whole, as well as each of the individuals.
Well written, this book is holds elements of adventure, personal growth, tragedy, and hope, all woven into a smooth fabric.
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