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In Praise of Hatred
by Khaled Khalifa
In Praise of Hatred (2/24/2014)
The provocative title and the setting in Syria made me want to read this book. I have read many translated books but this one was tough going. The historical aspects were enlightening and I come away from reading this book realizing how little I understand of this culture.more
Jacob's Oath
by Martin Fletcher
A different view of the Holocaust (10/27/2013)
I enjoyed this book and it's characters. I found the way Jacob dealt with his grief and desire for revenge very satisfying. The book's ending was good without being too neat and perfect.
To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa
by Nina Sovich
From the Moon to Timbuktu (7/12/2013)
I'm not sure what I think of To the Moon and Timbuktu by Nina Sovich. The writing was pleasant and readable in this memoir of the author's travel through western Africa. The insight into the countries where Nina traveled was revealing because those are areas that do notmore
Children of the Jacaranda Tree
by Sahar Delijani
Children of the Jacaranda Tree (2/16/2013)
You are immediately caught up with one of the main characters in Children of the Jacaranda Tree. The book covers the protests in Iran over the years from 1983 to 2011 –.28 years, enough time for babies to grow up and fight their own political battles. The story is told frommore
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