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This debut novel was a real treat, at least for the first 500 pages. For those this is at least 5 stars. For the last 100 pages, I'd struggle to give 3 stars. Such a contrast between a wonderful character driven novel at first which turned into an amateurish plot-driven novel to wrap things up. It isn't just that this author couldn't figure out how to end the story, it would appear that this ending was where he was headed all along.
There were a couple of very good quotes that I will carry with m ...more
There were a couple of very good quotes that I will carry with m ...more
Extremely well written and emotionally engaging but make sure to stock up on tissues. Oh, don't read this one while using public transportation.
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An unusual and moving tale of twin boys born in Ethiopia as their mother, a beloved nurse and nun, dies while she is attended by the boys' fathers. A tale of medicine, family, faith and love. A tale of a global village as Indian, Ethiopian, English and American beliefs and culture swirl through the lives of doctors as modern medicine evolves.
I resisted this book because the premise seemed so unbelievable. But somehow Verghese has woven a tale that had me caring for the characters and let me bel ...more
I resisted this book because the premise seemed so unbelievable. But somehow Verghese has woven a tale that had me caring for the characters and let me bel ...more
I really enjoyed about 80% of this book. I don't want to spoil it for others, but the ending was one hot mess. And one scene near the end made me question the rest. But Addis Abba was vivid and interesting, and Ghosh was a lovely character.
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An amazing tale of love and belonging. My complete review is at http://colreads.blogspot.com/2010/09/...
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Lovely writing, worthy of 4 stars, but a day later and I'm still not sure how I feel about the story. How much tragedy can one life witness?
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Jan 27, 2012
Lindy-Lane
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