Angela Ryser

Angela Ryser asked Chris Bohjalian:

I really enjoy not only your novels but your blog posts. You are an informed author who takes the necessary time to research and present supporting ideas. My question is this: Why do you not review on Goodreads the books you read? I would be most interested to hear your opinions. If you don't care to post your answer to the general public, I would welcome a note. Thank you!

Chris Bohjalian I have so many friends who are authors and I am reading so many of their books. So, if I like a book, I simply give it five stars on Goodreads. If I do not like a book, I simply do not list it. This way readers can see the books I have enjoyed to one degree or another, but I don't hurt anyone's feelings.

Now I do review books as a critic for the Washington Post and the Boston Globe. That is, obviously, very different. I never know the person whose book I am reviewing, and I can give a lengthy review.

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Susan

Susan asked Chris Bohjalian:

Were you aware that you named one of the trafficked women Crystal which was the name of the girl from Burlington Vt ,Christal Jones, who was murdered in NYC while working as a prostitute? I immediately went online to BFP article by Sam Hemingway to confirm my recollection. (I have relocated to SC. Maybe I will see you in Savannah in Feb)

Ann Marie

Ann Marie asked Chris Bohjalian:

Hi again! GR cut me before my question. Crissy, your character, is an Adderall addict it seems by description. I am a recovering addict, though not to Adderall, and wanted to know if you did research for it? A LOT of authors get it wrong because they are not addicts themselves. I'm just curious if you did research on it. I won't be offended if its 2 personal 2 answer. Next ? Any short story books in your future?

Nanci

Nanci asked Chris Bohjalian:

I know you are planning to do a book tour for your new book "The Jackel's Daughter which was released this month as I saw some of the dates that are already scheduled. Are you planning to come to Atlanta, Georgia for one of your stops? I really hope so, as I have loved every one of your books and have been attending many book tour events.

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