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The Funeral Cryer: A Novel
by Wenyan Lu
Interesting (3/26/2024)
This is an interesting look at a somewhat unusual occupation. The unnamed narrator is a funeral cryer. She is paid by relatives to lament the loss of their loved one. She is provided personal information by the family to make the visitors feel how respected the deceased onemore
North Woods: A Novel
by Daniel Mason
Just ok (11/2/2023)
I wanted to like this, I really did. I never connected with the characters or the story and I’m not sure why not. It was a struggle for me to finish. With all the great reviews I’m sure I missed something.
North Woods: A Novel
by Daniel Mason
Not for me (10/24/2023)
I tried I really did with this one I got lost trying to keep up with the various changes in perspective. I just couldn’t do it.
A Council of Dolls: A Novel
by Mona Susan Power
Good read (9/19/2023)
Dolls have been an integral part of many childhoods. They can be sources of comfort, a companion, someone to cuddle up with a night and an avid listener when problems need to be discussed.

This intricately detailed novel talks about the roles dolls played in 4 Nativemore
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