Tag: Book Review
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Book review: The Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles’ most recently published novel, “The Lincoln Highway,” is his third novel, and possibly his best. Set in 1954, the story traces the lives of three eighteen year old boys and one younger brother who is eight years old. They take this unexpected journey from Nebraska to New York City all enroute to San […]
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The Rules of Civility
The rules written by George Washington present an elusive concept, civility, as a way of living. Read on to see how they are still inspiring today.
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Comparative: William Kent Krueger’s “This Tender Land” and “Ordinary Grace” – Part 3: From Innocence Springs Truth
Welcome back if you have read parts 1 and 2, and welcome if you have not! I will include two short summaries[i] of the books below in the footnotes, if needed. In this series, I am focusing on the intersection in both books of the following themes: the history and treatment of Native American Indians, […]
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Comparative: William Kent Krueger’s “This Tender Land” and “Ordinary Grace” – Part 2: Disabilities and Abilities
Welcome back if you have read part 1, and welcome if you have not! I will include two short summaries[i] of the books below in the footnotes, if needed. In this series, I am focusing on the intersection in both books of the following themes: the history and treatment of Native American Indians, characters with […]
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Comparative: William Kent Krueger’s “This Tender Land” and “Ordinary Grace”- Part 1
The author, William Kent Krueger, is incredibly talented. I am so happy to have discovered his books. Based on a book list for summer 2020 and buzz about “This Tender Land” I read that book first. Followed very quickly after (as soon as my request came through in hard copy from the library!) I read […]
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A Comparative Book Review: Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” and “The Great Alone” – Part 1
Reading Kristin Hannah’s, “The Nightingale,” piqued my interest to read more by this amazing author. I was so impressed by her writing abilities. She created a mesmerizing and eye-opening world of Nazi occupation in France during World War II and two very strong female lead characters, one of whom is the narrator. I went in […]