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City of God
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You want ambition? E.L. Doctorow's City of God starts off not merely with a bang but with the big bang itself, that "great expansive flowering, a silent flash into being in a second or two of the entire outrushing universe." It doesn't, to be sure, remain on this cosmic plane throughout. There's a mystery here, along with a romance, a chilling ... »
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The Day of the Owl (New York Review Books Classics)
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Leonardo Sciascia's "The Day of the Owl" is a beautifully written mystery/novella that gives the reader a look at the complexity and xenophobia that have characterized Sicily to some degree throughout its history. The translation of this work is superb--the language is evocative and insightful throughout. "Owl" is not only a standout for its genre, i... »
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Under the Stone Paw
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First of all I must admit that Theresa is a colleague. Theresa is one of those rare people who is genuinely fun to be around.
I find that as I get older it becomes harder to get into a novel. Stone Paw does not follow this pattern. The characters are rich and likable. The plot is fascinating and (with the exception a very minor incident ... »
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Foam of the Daze
Beside this English translation I have read two other editions of this book (one in its original language -French- and another in a language other than En... »
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Gooberz
I first found Gooberz over 10 years ago at a local bookstore. Since then I have purchased 3 more copies for loved ones.
It's quite random, n... »
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Heliogabalus: Or, the Crowned Anarchist
This book is Antonin Artaud's prose-history of the emperor Heliogabalus in which he explores philosophically the world of sperm cults, sun-worship, castra... »
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Golden
GOLDEN tells the story of Lissy James, who has just moved from California to Oklahoma and struggles with the unexpected social hierarchy of Goldens versus... »
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Just a Couple of Days
When? In Just a couple of days.......you may read a pretty damn good book after you buy it. This is a quick witted delight to read. Moreover than his hum... »
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