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Have you read any of Daniel Mason's other works, and if so, how did this one compare?

Created: 10/19/23

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davinamw

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Have you read any of Daniel Mason's other works, and if so, how did this one compare?

Have you read any of Daniel Mason's other works, and if so, how did this one compare?


Posted Oct. 19, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
laurief

Join Date: 09/08/12

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

Yes, I read the Piano Tuner many years ago. Both books contain eccentric, varied, interesting characters and settings, North Woods was a much different format, which was a good thing for this reader.


Posted Oct. 19, 2023 Go to Top | Go to bottom | link | alert
lauriel

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

After reading North Woods, I could not wait to read Mason's first novel, The Piano Tuner written in 2002. The Piano Tuner is a lovely work of historical fiction set in Burma and British India with a beautifully written plot. It was however not the masterpiece that North Woods has proven itself to be. That being said, for a debut novel, it was an enjoyable read.


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lorrained

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

No, I have not read any other of his books, but now definitely will do so.


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Gloria

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

Loved The Piano Tuner. North Woods is a very different book, but it must shows Mason's versatility as a writer. Once I enjoy an author, I tend to try to read all of his/her books.


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christine

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I read The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason in 2018. I marked it "Excellent." I also marked North Woods as "Excellent." Both were so different in style and content, but that just showed me the amazing gift Daniel Mason has as a writer. Both are books that will stay with me for a long time


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juliep

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I haven’t read any of his previous works, but I may look into them.


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sweeney

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

No, but I am now intrigued, and will certainly investigate them!


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kimk

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I read and enjoyed The Winter Soldier very much, but it's very different from North Woods. It's a much more standard novel - great characters and a compelling story, but definitely not the masterpiece North Woods is.


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deeh

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I read The Piano Tuner many years ago for a book club and didn't care for it all that much. I thoroughly enjoyed North Woods and had trouble putting it down.


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carolf

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I read The Piano Tuner and liked it very much. Tried to read The Winter Soldier and really, really disliked it and stopped reading it.


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Arlene

Join Date: 04/23/23

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I read the Piano Tuner and the Winter Soldier; this book is so different and takes a worldview like any other.


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josephinej

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I have read, and loved, both the Piano Tuner and the
winter Soldier, so I was excited to read this. All 3 are completely different in style and tone. I enjoyed them all in different ways.


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taking.mytime

Join Date: 03/29/16

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RE: Have you read any of Daniel Mason&#...

I have read a few of Mason's other work and enjoyed them - however this novel I believe is his best. I was blown away by this novel. I rarely give a book 5 stars - maybe - maybe - 4 to 5 total in a year. To me 5 stars for this novel is at the ground floor - I would have given double that if it were a rating


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