by Nicole Krauss (read June 2006)This book is amazing, unusual, confusing, provactive, creative, tender, sad, humorous and multidimensional. It's moved onto my favorite-of-all-time books' list. There's no way to describe it or even explain the stroyline. I thought at times that I was going to loose my mind trying to figure things out. I was compelled to keep reading, even more so than in many mysteries, because I HAD to know how everything was going to come together. I still keep thinking about little things from the book even though I've finished it. I suspect I will read this one again. If you think you might want to read it don't let anyone tell you too much about it. I went in knowing nothing about the plot or characters and so it was all pure wonder. Krauss is a gifted writer. I can't comprehend how she knew when to change from one character to another, from one story to another, from one situation to another; and then weave them so artfully together into such a complex and intriguing tapestry. WOW! I hope someone (anyone of my links) reads this one soon so I can discuss it with somebody. This book rates a 5.
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You did it again. As usual, you made me want to read another book I wasn't interested in. I don't know why I resist, you've never steered me wrong. I think my problem is just that there are so many books and so little time. I'm already starting to panic about how short the next three weeks will be, when I will "have a little more free time."
I want to read it! I'm reading The Peacegiver right now, but it isn't long and so I should be able to start The History of Love in the next week or so. Don't take it back to the library yet. I guess I've given up on The Island at the Center of the World for now, but I will get back to it sometime.
Hi Booklogged,
I know the feeling. Sounds like it has touched you spiritually in some mighty way!
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Booklogged - this book is on my TBR list, but after your beautiful review I think I'm going to bump it up close to the top of the pile. I am so glad it touched you so much. I am always on the look out for a book that will do that for me.
Thanks to you all for your comments. Susan, it definitely touched me on many levels. I would love it if I could discuss it with someone.
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