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November 2017 - Sing, Unburied, Sing
By Jamise · 3 posts · 13 views
By Jamise · 3 posts · 13 views
last updated Nov 15, 2017 08:14AM
October 2017 - Little Fires Everywhere
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By Jamise · 7 posts · 24 views
last updated Nov 02, 2017 11:33AM
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When I realized that this immigrant story employed magical realism, I was leery since I generally do not like or understand this technique. But, it was used so sparingly and to such good effect that I was pleasantly surprised. Life in an unnamed Middle Eastern city becomes too dangerous when civil war breaks out prompting two young friends to flee to the West. By depicting the journey as stepping through a dark door, Hamid was able to shift the focus away from the deprivations and dangers of the
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This was a beautiful little book. Very much enjoyed reading about the journey west which was both sad and hopeful and bittersweet.
I also loved the writing style of the book.
I also loved the writing style of the book.
Book club book
Was a good concept of how people deal with change. Migrating in times of war how refugees are treated. How they feel. One character was ready to move forward and leave the past behind for a new life while the other chose to seek out reminders of the past. I liked the theme and think good book club choice for the discussion to follow but the book wasn’t captivating enough for me. I wanted more detail and depth. Had very short stories about other random characters which felt out of p ...more
Was a good concept of how people deal with change. Migrating in times of war how refugees are treated. How they feel. One character was ready to move forward and leave the past behind for a new life while the other chose to seek out reminders of the past. I liked the theme and think good book club choice for the discussion to follow but the book wasn’t captivating enough for me. I wanted more detail and depth. Had very short stories about other random characters which felt out of p ...more
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