- Young children grow up in the aftermath of World War II.
- They discover their distant parents were involved with espionage during and after the war.
- Overall, this is an engaging character-driven novel.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
Severance by Ling Ma
- This novel touches on the topics of new college students, cults, and religion.
- The story is told from 3 points of view.
- The plot focuses on the relationship of the main character with a young woman who joins a cult.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
- In this novel a person from real world London slips into a mysterious shadow world of London.
- There are twists and turns throughout the book.
- The characters are fantastical, yet somehow normal and flawed.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Severance by Ling Ma
- While there is a bit of action, the focus of the book is on the main character and her story.
- I enjoyed the elements of the novel that go into bookmaking as the main character is employed in this industry.
- This book reminded me of Station Eleven. It is literary fiction that looks as the world after a breakdown in society.
The Book of Essie by Meghan Maclean Weir
- The main character of the book is a central cast member of a reality TV show, making the book feel very modern.
- This book addresses the impact that the camera has on a young girl in a very religious family.
- This is a quick read.
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