Controversy surrounds this memoir/adventure story in that the author may have fabricated much of what is depicted in this book. Regardless, it's quiteControversy surrounds this memoir/adventure story in that the author may have fabricated much of what is depicted in this book. Regardless, it's quite a tale and is very interesting. Seven escapees from a Siberian labor camp make their way to freedom across harsh conditions to British India during the early stages of WWII. Whether completely true or not, it's still a good read....more
4**** The first part of this review is for the first half of the book which consisted of twelve short stories. Mostly about love, relationsh4.5 overall
4**** The first part of this review is for the first half of the book which consisted of twelve short stories. Mostly about love, relationships and sex which is an ongoing theme for the author. They were all very good, but some ended in a way that left you guessing which leaves the rest up to your interpretation.
5***** The second part of this review is devoted to the second half of the book - a novella that concludes the Rabbit Angstrom series. What an amazing ride this has been! I started my journey through the Rabbit Angstrom series with book one - Rabbit, Run - which ended in a cliffhanger. Of course, I couldn't stop there and read straight through to this final book in the series - Rabbit Remembered. It ties up all the loose ends very neatly. Updike's writing and storytelling abilities are incredible. He seems so under-rated compared to other writers and unduly so, in my opinion. If you are looking for an adult read that has a lot to offer, I highly recommend searching out the five books of this series. I can't say enough....more
Man, this John Updike can really write! The way he expresses himself into the story page after page after page is intoxicating. This book was his secoMan, this John Updike can really write! The way he expresses himself into the story page after page after page is intoxicating. This book was his second Pulitzer Prize winner of this series. Rabbit is still on the run from life as he has made it now at the age of 57. Still trying to figure things out with his family and other issues. I'm so glad that I found this series. And now on to the final book. Such good writing....more
After experiencing an early midlife crisis in book two of this series, Rabbit Angstrom is now in his midlife period. His son has grown to a young man After experiencing an early midlife crisis in book two of this series, Rabbit Angstrom is now in his midlife period. His son has grown to a young man and is now the mirror-image of what Rabbit was at that age - uncertain of himself. Rabbit has seemingly straightened his own life out and doesn't need this. He'll do what he can to help his son out. Or will he? I'm thoroughly enjoying the reading of this award-winning - this book won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction - series of five from start to finish. I whole-heartedly recommend to all the reading of the Rabbit Angstrom series by John Updike for the human element that he expresses so well with his superb writing. Now, on to book four....more
Rabbit Angstrom's life is a train wreck. Perhaps that is why I'm enjoying this series so much. I've already read a few pages of book #3 and it seems thRabbit Angstrom's life is a train wreck. Perhaps that is why I'm enjoying this series so much. I've already read a few pages of book #3 and it seems that 10 years after the end of book #2 that he finally has his life back in order. I can't wait to see how he screws it up. I've put my regularly scheduled summer reading on hold to read Updike's two-time Pulitzer Prize winning series. Onward!...more
I have watched the first two seasons of the Will Trent series on television, so I thought I would give the book series a try and start with number oneI have watched the first two seasons of the Will Trent series on television, so I thought I would give the book series a try and start with number one. The characters have the same names, but the description of Trent as a 6'4" blonde is way different than his average height Hispanic on tv. Be that as it may, I am thoroughly enjoying the tv series - the book, not so much. Karin Slaughter is an amazing writer. She really has a way with words. The problem is, for me, that there are too many of them in this book. Needless to say, I thought it was way too long. I used the audio version and many times I found myself saying " let's get on with it". And I was totally shocked by the ending knowing the characters that are in the tv series. That's all I will say about that. Overall, the story in the book was typical of what you would see on tv and I will give book #2 a try sometime in the future....more
I was hoping to give this book 5 stars, as we all do with every book, but at 515 pages and 14.5 hrs. it was too long and drawn out for what the contenI was hoping to give this book 5 stars, as we all do with every book, but at 515 pages and 14.5 hrs. it was too long and drawn out for what the content was. It was reminiscent of Grisham's book "The Chamber" which was also too long and drawn out and very detailed, as well. It pertained to a wrongful execution of a convicted murderer and its aftermath when the real killer is found out. Texas-style law and order at its best. A really good story and well-written, but just too much....more
I accept Hemingway's writing for what it is. Not the greatest to get into. It can really be out there sometimes. This collection of short stories is aI accept Hemingway's writing for what it is. Not the greatest to get into. It can really be out there sometimes. This collection of short stories is a case in point. "Snows" was really good along with most of the others. A few were befuddling....more
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