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Kazen wrote: "How is this Google Books reference for Rebecca Solnit?https://books.google.co.jp/books?id=W...-..."
Thanks, Kazen. All of the works of these authors qualify for this task:
John Muir
Henry David Thoreau
Dave Foreman
Terry Tempest Williams
Rebecca Solnit
Karen Michele wrote: "For A Suitable Boy by Vikram SethI don't know if I can manage this one, but I've wanted to read it for a long time:
On the back cover:
'Vivid, evocative and beautifu..."
Wow! Yes, lots of jumbo points on this one!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "All of the works of these authors qualify for this task:John Muir
Henry David Thoreau
Dave Foreman
Terry Tempest Williams
Rebecca Solnit "
Huzzah! Thank you - a perfect present right before I go to bed. :)
Kazen wrote: "Huzzah! Thank you - a perfect present right before I go to bed. :) ."Oh, well, I'm glad I was up early for you, then! ;-)
For Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith:"The historical contextualisation and sense of place is good throughout...
http://theviewfromthebluehouse.blogsp...
Joanna wrote: "For Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith:"The historical contextualisation and sense of place is good throughout...
http://theviewfromthebluehouse.blogsp......"
good one!
How is this for Dorothy L. Sayers?http://novselect.ebscohost.com/Displa...
"Not only is Sayers particularly skilled at evoking a strong sense of place in her books, but the entire Wimsey series is a vivid chronicle of English social and economic life between the two World Wars."
Kazen wrote: "How is this for Dorothy L. Sayers?http://novselect.ebscohost.com/Displa......"
Looks perfect! Good for all works by Sayers.
Will either of these work for Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood ? "http://www.welovethisbook.com/news/wh..."
"Atwood masterfully conjures a sense of place through her visceral imagery, ..."
"http://writersrelief.com/blog/2012/06..."
"Here are some other books with a wonderful sense of place:
Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye (Toronto)"
(In list just below discussion of Huckleberry Finn)
D wrote: "Will either of these work for Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood ? "
Using your second link (writers relief), all of these books qualify for this task:
Here are some other books with a wonderful sense of place:
Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye (Toronto)
Willa Cather’s My Antonia (Nebraska)
Junot Diaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (New Jersey)
Charles Dickens’ novels (London)
Janet Frame’s Yellow Flowers in the Antipodean Room (New Zealand)
(Willa Cather and Janet Frame are both on the author list, so all works qualify.)
I'd just like to say that I love how everyone is getting into the spirit of this task and I'm learning about a lot of books in a way I might not have before. Thank you!
Sure wish I could find a reference for Nicola Griffith's Aud Torvingen series. I did find an interview where Nicola talks about her use of scenery to tell more about the character, but nothing noting a sense of place. And, yet, her descriptions of the outdoors is so vivid...it is what draws me to her writing.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "D wrote: "Will either of these work for Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood ? "
Using your second link (writers relief), all of these books qualify for this task:
Here are so..."
Oooh, thanks, Elizabeth. I started to ask approval for Dickens but didn't want to appear greedy! And I should finish Cat's Eye today.
Bea wrote: "Sure wish I could find a reference for Nicola Griffith's Aud Torvingen series. I did find an interview where Nicola talks about her use of scenery to tell more about the character, but nothing noti..."Here ya' go!
http://104.236.249.66/book/4LGvyJ_4ZU...
The reference is the third under reviews, and we'll take it. (I think bunwat used to review here, too!)
All 3 of the books in that series qualify.
Yay for Elizabeth (Alaska) and bunwat! Thanks!!!
I found this reference for Silas House:http://www.southernscribe.com/zine/au...
Silas House's appreciation and love for home and region is expressed in his life and his works, all of which are rooted in a strong sense of place and people. This love for home in itself would not be that unique for there are many who ground themselves in this land, Appalachia, and give voice to the pass-along nature and strong family ties.
Karen Michele wrote: "I found this reference for Silas House:http://www.southernscribe.com/zine/au...
Silas House's appreciation and love for home and region is expressed in his life ..."
Very Nice! I put him on the list!
How about Elizabeth George, according to this link -- https://www.strandmag.com/the-magazin...And for S.J. Bolton's Blood Harvest -- http://butbooksarebetter.blogspot.com... (third paragraph in reviewer's thoughts)
Katy wrote: "How about Elizabeth George, according to this link -- https://www.strandmag.com/the-magazin...And for S.J. Bolton's [book:Blood Harvest..."
Yes - all works for Elizabeth George (even though she is the one who identifies her books as having a sense of place), and the book Blood Harvest by Bolton as well.
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Claire wrote: "Would The Tsar of Love and Techno by Anthony Marra work for this? Both of his books focus on place - post-war Chechnya in A Constellation of Vi..."</i>Would [book:A Constellation of Vital Phenomena work as well ? Thanks !
Marie wrote: "Would [book:A Constellation of Vital Phenomena work as well ? Thanks ! "Yes, that works too!
http://www.readitforward.com/a-conste...
For Descent by Tim Johnston:https://www.bookbrowse.com/author_int...
The interviewer from book browse writes: "The Rocky Mountains serve as the majestic setting for your novel; the setting is so important that it essentially serves as a primary character. While grand and breathtakingly beautiful, the Rockies also take on a sinister context."
Connie wrote: "For Descent by Tim Johnston:https://www.bookbrowse.com/author_int...
The interviewer from book browse writes: "..."
We really want the exact phrase "sense of place", but I found one for you for this novel, and so it qualifies for this task:
https://booksellersatlaurelwood.wordp...
Thanks, Elizabeth. The reviewer at Laurelwood wrote an excellent review. Thanks for introducing me to that blog.
Searching for something else, I tripped over this list of 25 books set in the American West, where the library lists them because of a sense of place. Some of them are by authors already in the "all works qualify" list, but others are not. In any case, perhaps there's one on this list you've been hankering to read.http://www.comlib.org/the-west-where-...
For The Secret Speech by Tom Rob SmithFrom an amazon.uk review:
Having read CHILD 44 last year, I have been awaiting Tom Rob Smith's next offering with huge interest. WOW! He more than delivers in THE SECRET SPEECH. The characterisations are simply brilliant and his sense of place incredible with well integrated plot twists. BRILLIANT!!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Speech...
Joanna wrote: "For The Secret Speech by Tom Rob SmithFrom an amazon.uk review:
Having read CHILD 44 last year, I have been awaiting Tom Rob Smith's next offering with huge intere..."
You're good to go with that one!
Can I get approval for The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy? From the second paragraph at this page http://www.galyakay.com/generatingsus..."The book at the same time has a sense of authenticity for 1940s LA, but also draws from a film noir, more fictional view of this time and place. The hard-boiled sense of place is matched by the hard-boiled sound of dialect and words spoken by the novel’s characters."
Rosemary wrote: "Can I get approval for The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy? From the second paragraph at this page http://www.galyakay.com/generatingsus..."The book at the same time has a sense o..."
Yes!
Can I get Louise Penny approved for this task? Here's a link to her website. The Library Journal (2nd starred review) on the home page mentions "...A strong sense of place".
http://www.louisepenny.com/
Library Journal (starred review)
'.... A strong sense of place, a multilayered plot, and well-crafted (and for Penny's fans, familiar) characters combine for a thoughtful, intriguing tale. More than a simple mystery, Penny's novel peels away the emotional and psychological layers of the inhabitants of Three Pines..'
Krista wrote: "Can I get Louise Penny approved for this task? Here's a link to her website. The Library Journal (2nd starred review) on the home page mentions "...A strong sense of place".
http..."
Only for the book that was reviewed. The Nature of the Beast
I'm also hoping to get Kerry Greenwood approved for this task. (At least her Phrynne Fisher series if nothing else.)https://www.bookdepository.com/Death-...
The link above is the description and some review of Death at Victoria Dock in the Phrynne Fisher series.
About halfway down the dense descriptive paragraph is the sentence, "Praise for Death at Victoria Dock "A fresh time period and location, a feisty main character, and a well-developed sense of place distinguish this historical mystery series." -Booklist
Krista wrote: "I'm also hoping to get Kerry Greenwood approved for this task. (At least her Phrynne Fisher series if nothing else.)https://www.bookdepository.com/Death-......"
I'm finding that phrase for others of her Phrynne Fisher series, so yes for that series. Be sure to reference this post when claiming a book.
Okay --- let's see if I can get Dana Stabenow approve too! Quite a few of her Kate Shugak series books have reviews that reference a 'sense of place'.
Here's an Amazon.com review for Killing Grounds:
http://www.amazon.com/Killing-Grounds...
In the Editorial Review section --the first review:
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Like Nevada Barr, Dana Stabenow writes mysteries so firmly rooted in the natural world that their sense of place becomes a vital part of the plot.
2nd Review for a different book in the series:
https://www.bookdepository.com/Restle...
In the 'Review Quote' section -- bottom of the reviews paragraph, 'Some of the greatest mystery writers enrich us with their wonderful sense of place. Stabenow is one of them: Alaska's answer to Tony Hillerman, she brings us the sights and sounds that few visitors will ever know.... If you haven't discovered Stabenow yet, start here--then go back to" A Cold Day for Murder "and enjoy the whole story." "--Rocky Mountain News
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Yes - get reading!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
Doh! Sorry for the double work! I have been binge reading the Kate Shugak series. One more to go to finish it up. Sigh.
I'll get the books posted soon.
Krista wrote: "Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Yes - get reading!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
Doh! Sorry for the double work! I have ..."
Not a problem - I thought I remember her!
Krista wrote: "been binge reading the Kate Shugak series."binge posting can be a problem for us - maybe you could spread them out over several days.
Krista wrote: "Okay --- let's see if I can get Dana Stabenow approve too! Quite a few of her Kate Shugak series books have reviews that reference a 'sense of place'.
Here's an Amazon.com revie..."
Yay! I just finished book 1 ---- thanks!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Krista wrote: "been binge reading the Kate Shugak series."binge posting can be a problem for us - maybe you could spread them out over several days."
You got it. I have about 7 or 8 books that I've read this month that I need to post. I'll start working my way through those starting tomorrow I suspect.
Don (The Book Guy) wrote: "Will this work? Gone Quiet"The phrase "sense of place" doesn't appear on that page. Do you have another reference?
How about Alan Furst? "While Furst's novels are well researched and suffused with a strong sense of time and place, they are rendered in a spare, cinematic style that keeps the fast-paced action from bogging down in historical data." -- from this link
Katy wrote: "How about Alan Furst? "While Furst's novels are well researched and suffused with a strong sense of time and place, they are rendered in a spare, cinematic style that keeps the fas..."
Yes, and in addition to Furst another author in that article is David Downing. Both are good for this task.
(Alan Furst is excellent, by the way, if you haven't read him.)
I'm about 1/5th through The Stand by Stephen King - (reading the full uncut version for the first time, having read the original shorter version when it was first published). I'm using it for Favorite Authors so am only looking for combo points. Would this link work, at least for The Stand? Seventh paragraph: "The third thing I like about him is his ability to create a sense of place. Not just a setting, but a landscape that is part of the narrative. Whether King is describing a made-up town, a real city, or a secondary world location, I experience it. This is partly a result of his good use of detail..."
D wrote: "I'm about 1/5th through The Stand by Stephen King - (reading the full uncut version for the first time, having read the original shorter version when it was first publis..."Good job! that piece refers to the writing of Stephen King in general, not just for The Stand. You can have all of him this time!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "You can have all of him this time! "Great! Thanks, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Katy wrote: "How about Alan Furst? "While Furst's novels are well researched and suffused with a strong sense of time and place, they are rendered in a spare, cinematic style that ..."
Thanks! I'm excited -- I haven't read him yet but saw that you've rated him highly.
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I don't know if I can manage this one, but I've wanted to read it for a long time:
On the back cover:
'Vivid, evocative and beautifully written, 'A Suitable Boy' casts its net far and wide across the country…Seth has a wonderful sense of place and the (fictional) city of Brahmpur is almost a character in its own right…The cast of 'A Suitable Boy' is as vast and various as that of any 19th century novel.'
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