Mudbound by Hillary Jordan--Surprisingly well written novel about a farm in Mississippi after WWII. It would have been better if the last chapter had been left off completely, however. 3 1/2 stars out of 4
Beasts of No Nation: A Novel by Uzodinma Iweala--Follows the life and thoughts of a young boy who gets conscripted into fighting in an African civil war. Interesting pidgin English language construction meant to represent the style of speaking in the boy's native language. 3 stars out of 4
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro--A plausible science-fiction novel set in England that will shock and sadden the reader. 3 1/2 stars out of 4. I highly recommend seeing the DVD with the same title after having read the book.
American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell--A set of gritty short stories about hard times in contemporary life. Very well written. 3 1/2 stars out of 4.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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