Tag Archives: divinity

The Prophet of Yonwood, by Jeanne DuPrau

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Thistle

The Prophet of Yonwood is much, much better than The People of Sparks, though not quite as good as The City of Ember. It is, like Sparks, definitely a juvenile book, complete with sections of fact completely brushed over. But … Continue reading →

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Kabul Beauty School, by Deborah Rodriguez

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Thistle

As opposed to The Bookseller of Kabul, I really enjoyed this book. It is about an American woman who goes to Afghanistan with a relief group. She’s a hairdresser, not a medical professional or any other professional whose skills were … Continue reading →

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The Eight, by Katherine Neville

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Thistle

When I first read the Wikipedia description of The Eight, recommended to me by my cousin Jen, I somehow got the impression that this was a young adult novel. When I got it, a very thick hardback of 550 pages, … Continue reading →

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Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Thistle

I must say, this book was a very welcome change from Don Quixote. So welcome, that it only took two days to read. Of course, I admit it’s shorter – under 200 pages – but it’s also extremely captivating. The … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Book of Names, by Jill Gregory and Karen Tintori

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Thistle

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The Bookseller of Kabul, by Asne Seierstad

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Thistle

In her introduction, Seierstad states that she met Sultan Khan (the bookseller, whose name has been changed for anonymity) in Kabul, Afghanistan, after spending six months tagging along as a journalist with the military offensive in the country. She was … Continue reading →

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