bookgroupstephany

• Rated 5 stars

“he's a master of the great turn of phrase! Very endearing book.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, November 18, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“A fresh story-telling approach paired with an epic plot makes this an enjoyable, heart-warming read.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, November 18, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Ishiguro is a master. I loved this book on first read -- any weakness I found was due to my needing to read this book a second time to see how everything ties together more completely. A fascinating read with historical, political, and psychological explorations.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Thursday, August 30, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“A cult classic that I found a bit weak in terms of writing and over the top in terms of rhetoric. In it's time it may have been revolutionary.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Thursday, August 30, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 3 stars

“gothic romance meets magical realism. As is typical for books in these genres, it started off well and then went too far over the top. Maybe I'm just not well suited as a reader of this genre. I suppose the Pulitzer is apt only because it does show a somewhat interesting slice of Americana. It wouldn't have been my choice though.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Thursday, August 30, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 4 stars

“I really enjoyed this book. Nelson explores themes central to a woman who is at a crossroads and trying to reconcile what she needs, what she wants, and what she can live with. As a package, the stories are somewhat repetitive. I would recommend reading this book in small doses for maximum enjoyment.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Thursday, August 16, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Enjoyable victorian thriller with lesbian plot points”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, July 29, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“A classic everyone should read as a good basis for interpreting understanding the intertextuality of other pieces of literature. Still, it didn't get me as jazzed up as it does some people. It's probably because it has become so ingrained in literature that the original thoughts seem tired by now. ”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, July 29, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Not my favorite Arturo Perez-Reverte book. I did like it, though. If you like twists and turns, you'll like this erudite spin on the classic mystery.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, July 29, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“For an erudite version of a suspense/thriller, I would recommend Arturo Perez-Reverte. High brow fun.”

bookgroupstephany wrote this review Sunday, July 29, 2007. ( reply | permalink )