Andrea Webster
read and liked
Gabe Harrell's
review of Debbie Harry Sings in French:
"Meagan Brothers' Debbie Harry Sings In French very much a young adult novel. By that I mean every little thing that happens is extra dramatic. Death, mental breakdowns, addiction and recovery, fickle friends, cliques. Amazingly the author isn't tryin...more "
"Meagan Brothers' Debbie Harry Sings In French very much a young adult novel. By that I mean every little thing that happens is extra dramatic. Death, mental breakdowns, addiction and recovery, fickle friends, cliques. Amazingly the author isn't tryin...more "
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Really exciting, I'm liking this one the best of all of them so far. That isn't saying a whole heckuva lot, but hey, I've kept reading. ]]>
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Andrea Webster
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Jeff's
review of Wizard of the Crow:
"This is a fantastic piece of satire. If you enjoyed The Master and Margarita or Gulliver's Travels, you're almost certain to appreciate this book. On the other hand, if you're a fan of Gabriel García Márquez and Salman Rushdie, you will find ...more "
"This is a fantastic piece of satire. If you enjoyed The Master and Margarita or Gulliver's Travels, you're almost certain to appreciate this book. On the other hand, if you're a fan of Gabriel García Márquez and Salman Rushdie, you will find ...more "
Andrea Webster
read and liked
Earball's
review of Wizard of the Crow:
"Amazing story about power, corruption, spirituality, and identity. Reminded me of Shakespearean themes of relationships and mistaken identities, with an African angle and a dash of magical realism tossed in. And while it's set in a fictional African ...more "
"Amazing story about power, corruption, spirituality, and identity. Reminded me of Shakespearean themes of relationships and mistaken identities, with an African angle and a dash of magical realism tossed in. And while it's set in a fictional African ...more "
Andrea Webster
read and liked
Metthea's
review of Wizard of the Crow: A novel:
"I am only half way through this 770 page book and while I enjoy the writing style I think it would have been better as a 300 pager. I like the magical realism and satirical writing, but I am sick of being beat over the head with the idea that everyo...more "
"I am only half way through this 770 page book and while I enjoy the writing style I think it would have been better as a 300 pager. I like the magical realism and satirical writing, but I am sick of being beat over the head with the idea that everyo...more "
by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
So did you finish it? I really liked the start of your review. And I loved the book. You are right that it is a slow read, even if you can carry it with you (I never let the size stop me!). It is incredibly dense with meaning and wonder and awfulness - very cool book! ]]>
by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Hmmm. I read this book and loved it, and I don't know beans about African storytelling traditions. And it sounds as if you know more about East Africa. I don't think it is a neo-traditional African epic at all. To me it seems to be a very modern fictional work. Sort of a cross between magical realism and political satire. But hey, you didn't like it. No problem, but I don't think it was because of your lack of background - just not your cup of bush tea! ]]>