Literary Fiction

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“Readers will be torn by the impulse to race ahead while simultaneously savoring the fine writing.”

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“This is a book to be read for the same joy one garners from listening to Puccini’s ‘Madame Butterfly’—again and again.”

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“The Story of My Purity is a frustrating novel—entertaining enough . . . yet ultimately unconvincing.”

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“. . . ahead of many in its class.”

There is something about Sophie Shepard.

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“Middle C is recommended to readers who enjoy prose gymnastics, postmodern fiction, and experimental juxtapositions of style and form.”

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“Readers will find themselves engrossed in this grim but well-written account . . .”

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“Beautifully capturing the tone and voice of a classically told tale . . . ”

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“Ever since Swagger’s first appearance in Point of Impact (1993), the author has provided his hero with antagonists worthy of the name. Meachum is a cut above the usual . .

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Reeling from the humiliation of being dumped by her fiancé Samuel for someone outside of their circle, devoted Quaker Honor Bright decides to join her newly betrothed sister Grace on her trip from

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“. . . a lovely and thought provoking debut novel.”

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“. . . compulsive and engaging, . . . crackles with energy and wit . . .”

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“. . . the uneven execution of the plot prevents Resolve from achieving its full potential.”

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“. . . an intelligent page-turning mystery combined with a good dollop of well-told history . . .”

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“When word gets around about The List, readers will clamor for their copy and devour this book.”

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“. . . we must beware Greeks bearing books.”

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“A thoroughly moving experience . . .”

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“If you don’t mind a bit of ambiguity, Alexander Soderberg’s The Andalucian Friend is a worthwhile read.”

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“. . . clearly the work of a promising writer.”

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It would be maddeningly easy to begin my review of Herman Koch’s The Dinner like this:

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“There is no downside to a book like After the Fall and a rara avis it is.”

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“. . . an excellent window into a complex and gifted author.”

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If you think love is complicated in the 21st century, back in 1912 Franz Kafka kept busy with long distance relationships largely via letters with four women he adored.

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“Few writers can match Ms. Kingsolver for her turns of phrase.”

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