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Book Review: Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth

Having heard nothing but praise for this book and being a pretty huge fan of historical fiction, I hoped Bitter Greens would work its magic on me. But not to keep readers in suspense, that was certainly not the case. At times I saw the potential ...
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Book Review: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

With books of this sort of reputation there’s not much to say that hasn’t already been said by much better writers with more discerning minds. My opinions regarding Middlesex basically amount to appreciation for a story well-told but nothing ...
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Book Review: The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

All my expectations concerning Nova Ren Suma’s talents were unquestionably met here. With wild, yet sophisticated prose, The Walls Around Us tells a story of ghosts and murders and friendships that seems undeniably authentic even as it verges ...
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Book Review: Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck

In her spellbinding debut novel, Cecilia Ekbäck weaves a story of murder, survival, and old magic. Wolf Winter bring the best of historical fiction and a traditional mystery, creating a suspenseful tale set in early 18th century Swedish Lapland. ...
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Book Review: Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith

By any standard, Glaciers is extremely brief, but Alexis M. Smith knows how to make use of every word. Her prose isn’t wordy, but it’s evocative and poignant, full of gorgeous turns of phrase and mesmerizingly authentic comments on life. It’s ...
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