Title: Amsterdam Author: Ian McEwan
Date Read: July 9, 2018.
One Snap.
I wanted to like it. Maybe, but not really. I sort of cared about the characters, but I found them hard to relate to.
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Book Snap #16:
Title: Everybody’s Son Author: Thrity Umrigar
Date Read: July 9, 2018.
One Snap.
Another tough look at race and privilege. A good story, but lacks the emotional rigour of the last read.
Book Snap #14:
Title: Sharp Objects Author: Gillian Flynn
Date Read: July 1, 2018.
Two Snaps.
Because I totally loved Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, I was compelled to buy this next novel. This was so good! An amazing read. Going to say, it’s likely better than what HBO will come out with… but I am always a book over movie/TV adaptation person.
Book Snap #10:
Title: Difficult Women Author: Roxane Gay
Date Read: May 14, 2018.
Two Snaps.
Deep, powerful writing about complex, riveting female characters. Roxane Gay’s non fiction writing is powerful and academic– her fiction is compelling and rich.
Book Snap #9:
Title: Britt-Marie Was Here Author: Fredrik Backman
Date Read: April 2, 2018.
Two Snaps.
Third I’ve read by this author. He does not disappoint. Great story about second chances.
If you are reading his books in order: readers will remember Britt-Marie as the “nag-bag” from My Grandmother Sends Her Regrets and Apologies. I did not read them in order.
