What makes this book stand out are the characters. Each were so different and written so well. This is particularly difficult for writers and Jackson really nailed it
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t o d d w a r n e r rated James: A Novel: 5 stars
James: A Novel by Percival Everett
When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from …
t o d d w a r n e r finished reading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
t o d d w a r n e r finished reading Chaos Terminal by Mur Lafferty
t o d d w a r n e r finished reading Lady in the Window by Wayne Tamberelli
t o d d w a r n e r started reading Lady in the Window by Wayne Tamberelli
t o d d w a r n e r wants to read Lady in the Window by Wayne Tamberelli
t o d d w a r n e r reviewed Liberation Day by George Saunders
a curious exploration of our humanity
3 stars
Saunders is one of those authors whose style is a bit off-putting. I would love to crawl into his brain for a day. Always thought provoking, he looks at the world from a curious angle. I didn't love this collection but I would still recommend it if you are a serious reader who values introspective books that stretch you.
t o d d w a r n e r rated Liberation Day: 3 stars
t o d d w a r n e r finished reading Liberation Day by George Saunders
t o d d w a r n e r reviewed Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
clever, unique, makes you think
3 stars
Recommend. Let me start off with that. It didn't wow me (hence three versus four stars), but I find this a very unique read with a fascinating voice. The concept is compelling, and the principle characters are folks you really want to sit with and explore.
Most of the other characters, though, even the important ones, get short shrift. The narrative is more than a bit uneven here and there as well, but the pacing is great and the book starts off really strong.
The science: The author needed to spend a bit more on verifying the science. Even some relatively basic things, she misses the mark (insect drones are male. always. oil is not explosive. etc.).
BUT!
Great story, nice and twisty with an unexpected ending that in retrospect is perfect. I really enjoyed this.
t o d d w a r n e r finished reading Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
To Kill a Mockingbird (To Kill a Mockingbird, #1) by Harper Lee
One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than 40 languages, …
t o d d w a r n e r wants to read Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen (A Norton Critical Edition)
Pride and prejudice by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Staff, Jane Austen (A Norton Critical Edition)
A perennial favorite in the Norton Critical Editions series, Pride and Prejudice is based on the 1813 first edition text, …