All rereads this time - the new books are moving slowly, although a number of them are quite enjoyable.
Hugh Pentecost, The Shape of Fear. The second Chambrun mystery. Better than the first, but still hadn't quite hit its stride. Introduced the narrator for the rest of the series, although it made him more competent than I remember from the rest of the series. Looking forward to getting to the next one in order.
Barry Hughart, Bridge of Birds. I read this years ago, and had forgotten how delightful it is. I may have to reread the rest of the series - the humor is light but on point, the plot unfolds like a carnival. Well worth reading!
A. S. Byatt, Possession. I always think of this book as one of the finest examples of the writer's craft it has ever been my privilege to read. Not only does the book explore the word "possession" in every meaning and connotation of the term, but it unfolds through the masterfully delineated voices of a number of different characters. It's not a book for everyone - it's nearly Dickensian in its plot complexity - but if you can make it through, it's hugely rewarding.
And just for fun -
Don Freeman, Space Witch. This is a children's picture book from my childhood (tracked down for me by my wonderful husband - I couldn't remember title or author). It's a cute and fun book with a minor-key style quirkiness. Not sure if it's as good as I remember, but it stuck with me all these years, so I'm keeping it!
Hugh Pentecost, The Shape of Fear. The second Chambrun mystery. Better than the first, but still hadn't quite hit its stride. Introduced the narrator for the rest of the series, although it made him more competent than I remember from the rest of the series. Looking forward to getting to the next one in order.
Barry Hughart, Bridge of Birds. I read this years ago, and had forgotten how delightful it is. I may have to reread the rest of the series - the humor is light but on point, the plot unfolds like a carnival. Well worth reading!
A. S. Byatt, Possession. I always think of this book as one of the finest examples of the writer's craft it has ever been my privilege to read. Not only does the book explore the word "possession" in every meaning and connotation of the term, but it unfolds through the masterfully delineated voices of a number of different characters. It's not a book for everyone - it's nearly Dickensian in its plot complexity - but if you can make it through, it's hugely rewarding.
And just for fun -
Don Freeman, Space Witch. This is a children's picture book from my childhood (tracked down for me by my wonderful husband - I couldn't remember title or author). It's a cute and fun book with a minor-key style quirkiness. Not sure if it's as good as I remember, but it stuck with me all these years, so I'm keeping it!
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