A father — President Abraham Lincoln — mourns his son, Willie — who has died of typhoid fever — as thousands of parents mourn their own sons — who have died in the first year of the American Civil War. This book takes place over one night (along with several flashbacks) in a crypt where … Read More “Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders” »
Category: Literary Fiction
Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism
Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Science Fiction
I really enjoyed reading this book, and I finished it wishing it was longer. Tom Hazard has been alive for over 400 years, although because of a rare medical condition he looks like a regular man his in his early forties. He has acted with Shakespeare, sailed with Captain Cook, and drank with F. Scott … Read More “How to Stop Time by Matt Haig” »
Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
This book starts out strong, but then gets a bit slow as it continues. It is still a good story, which I enjoyed reading, but keep in mind this isn’t going to be a quick thriller that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can to find out the twist, but rather a … Read More “The Double by Ann Gosslin” »