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frenchcat

frenchcat

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I am interested in a wide range of genres, pretty much anything really. They are all wonderful in their own special ways! But I do especially like fantasy and historical fiction.
My favorite books are displayed on my favorites shelf, but perhaps my ultimate favorite is Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. It's hard to pick a favorite author,... more »
  • Tucson, AZ, United States
  • member since November 26, 2006

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  • Kate B

    Kate B says

    I enjoyed looking at your shelf as well as the recommendations from other readers here below. I loved Kings of the Earth -- beautiful writing and a very thought-provoking story. It does jump around in time, so pay attention when there's a year given before a new section; what follows is in that time until a new year is given, no matter how many characters "speak." Hope you like it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Brenda G

    Brenda G says

    You asked about The Sparrow. If you like novels that are not a light read, but are thought-provoking or compelling, this book might be for you. It is a religious science fiction - a religious allegory - concerrning a Jesuit trip to another planet for contact with extraterrestrial beings, and how things are not what they seem. The title comes from Matthew 10:29-31.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • jazmine w

    jazmine w says

    hiya! ia m trying to figure this out!lol

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  • Jimmy Jazz

    Jimmy Jazz says

    Hello Frenchcat,

    Yes, I would definitely recommend Battle Cry of Freedom by James M McPherson. It's a great work.

    Yours,
    JJ

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Maria Ann :-P

    Maria Ann :-P says

    heyyyy...wats up???

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  • Maria Ann :-P

    Maria Ann :-P says

    heyyyy...wats up???

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • The Human Use Of Being Human

    The Human Use Of Being Human says

    I am going to agree with Tess M. Check it out. There is some great dialogue spoken by some well written characters. It can be very frustrating at times, but that is the point. And if you haven't read High Fidelity that is a pretty great follow-up.

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  • Tess M

    Tess M says

    Absolutely, you should read Unbearable Lightness of Being. Judging from your shelf, I think you'd LOVE it!

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  • kevin michael w

    kevin michael w says

    it's been years since i read about the devil and company's visit to moscow ... a classic i was told for russians, and pretty funny ... let me know what you think!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Victoria K

    Victoria K says

    Thanks, you too! Unfortunately, he didn't stay so little and cute for long.. he's a 55lb lug now! :)

    And your cat is very pretty!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Victoria K

    Victoria K says

    While most of Connolly's books could be read out of order, and still be enjoyed, I really recommend reading the Charlie Parker books in order to fully appreciate them! Connolly is a terrific author, and I also was introduced to his works through The Book of Lost Things. The Gates and Nocturnes are also stand-alones that are very well done (although there is a novella within Nocturnes that is part of the Charlie Parker series).
    The order of the Charlie Parker series is:
    1. Every Dead Thing
    2. Dark Hollow
    3. The Killing Kind
    4. The White Road
    5. The Blank Angel
    6. The Unquiet
    7. The Reapers
    8. The Lovers

    Bad Men is not part of the Charlie Parker series officially, but I recommend reading it before The Lovers, since there are some characters from Bad Men that appear in that book. Charlie Parker also has a cameo appearance in Bad Men.

    I hope you enjoy the series as much as I have!

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  • Maria Ann :-P

    Maria Ann :-P says

    hola.....wats up???

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  • Robert B

    Robert B says

    Hi Frenchcat hope you ok. My grandfather was a lieutenant in the french army in the first world war and fought at Verdun. I'm off to Calais on Sunday for a few days relief work. What are you studying at University?

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  • jenny - outside the government, beyond the police

    jenny - outside the government, beyond the police says

    you pic is very cute.

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  • jenny - outside the government, beyond the police

    jenny - outside the government, beyond the police says

    hated Jonathan strange and mr norrell.
    If i were you i wouldn't read it.

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  • Pawbones

    Pawbones says

    Thanks for joining the Best English-Language Fiction of the Twentieth Century – the name rolls right off the tongue doesn’t it…
    Hopefully the posts will start pouring in as we get over the ‘new group’ hump and out of the busy holiday season. Again, glad you joined up and I look forward to picking at the threads with you.
    Please consider inviting your friends to join us as well. See you around the shelves.
    Pawbones

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • William K

    William K says

    Hi again, The Angel of Darkness is the follow on to Alienist. I haven't read that, but it looks to be good as well. wlk

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • kevin michael w

    kevin michael w says

    catch-22 and slaughterhouse 5 are both, in different ways, good reads, but expect/project a sort of "are the authorities really on our side" attitude predominantly prevalent in the 1960's ... which is why i like them. if questioning authority is a position you entertain, then these books are definitely your cup of tea and highly recommended!

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  • Dr Benway

    Dr Benway says

    Yes, you should read Slaughterhouse Five. I may be biased as a fan of Vonnegut, but with good reason.

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  • Sue H

    Sue H says

    I would say yes, read Catch 22. As Carol said, it is different from what you show as being read.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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