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Liked It “Amazing writing. I'm not sure I share the worldview of the author, but he very beautifully expresses his aesthetics of honor.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “A few of the stories were interesting, but I honestly couldn't get into it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Amazing writing. I'm not sure I share the worldview of the author, but he very beautifully expresses his aesthetics of honor.”
R U wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Mark Helprin is a master. His book, A Soldier of the Great War was one of the best books I've ever read. This book is a collection of his short stories. Some were about Jewish rabbis and holocaust survivors making a new life for themselves, things of which I really cannot relate. But some of his stories involved soldiers and sailors, and beachfront life in the 1950's. I thought these were real gems. This is a good book for a beach or for sitting at a picnic table at a local park on a lazy afternoon. Helprin's imagery will take you away. ”
Edward B wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 3 members found this review helpful“A collection of new and previously published short stories that range from the terrible and sad, to the miraculously optimistic, depicting the best of human nature and the worst of human circumstance, but always with the greatest sensitivity and humanity. Recommended reading to anyone with an interest beyond mundane narrative, and recommend to avoid for readers of pulp.”
leegee wrote this review Monday, September 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A few of the stories were interesting, but I honestly couldn't get into it. ”
Matt K wrote this review Saturday, July 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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