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Cold Mountain
Charles FrazierI seen the movie before I read the book. He has an interesting voice, some of the lines could stand by themselves as poetry rather than prose. It was sad but I enjoyed it.
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The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey NiffeneggerThis is a great romance. The Time Traveller in this case has no idea where he is when he wakes up, he is alone and must fend for himself and he always meets up with his wife in the end. Definitely one of the most unusual romances I have ever read. Also the prose is gorgeous, I would definitely recommend it.
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Water for Elephants: A Novel
Sara GruenThis is the first book I have read of Sara Gruen's, in fact it may be her first novel. It was recommended by a friend and they were not wrong.
The story centers on an old man named Jakob. One day the circus comes to town across the street from the nursing home he is in and it stirs up all sorts of memories as he used to work at a circus during the Depression.
The work switches between then and now, there is action, drama, mystery and romance. It is a very well-told tale, the writ... (show more)
This is the first book I have read of Sara Gruen's, in fact it may be her first novel. It was recommended by a friend and they were not wrong.
The story centers on an old man named Jakob. One day the circus comes to town across the street from the nursing home he is in and it stirs up all sorts of memories as he used to work at a circus during the Depression.
The work switches between then and now, there is action, drama, mystery and romance. It is a very well-told tale, the writer has a very good voice, especially the parts featuring older Jakob. One of my favourite parts was the ending, it is perfect. Water For Elephants is a thoroughly enjoyable read. (show less)
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