Compelling story of 4 intertwined lives from WWII through the decades that follow. Unique narrative voice. Handles well both the raw tragedy of the Holocaust and the defiant acts heroism and humanity. A poignant mix of family dynamics, cultural belonging, and the ways people respond to the tragedy of war.
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A reader of many things in Manitoba, Canada. You can find me on Mastodon at friesen5000@mstdn.ca
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friesen5000 wants to read Toward a caring society by Pearl M. Oliner
friesen5000 wants to read Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (26))
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett (Discworld (26))
In Discworld, time is a resource managed by the highly capable Monks of History. Everybody wants more time, which is …
friesen5000 wants to read "The Good War" by Studs Terkel - duplicate
"The Good War" by Studs Terkel - duplicate
"The Good War" is Studs Terkel's most exciting, most popular, and most moving book, an account of the lives of …
friesen5000 reviewed Little Liar by Mitch Albom
A poignant mix of family dynamics, cultural belonging, and the ways people respond to the tragedy of war
4 stars
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friesen5000 rated Prodigal Summer: 3 stars
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
This lush tale interweaves the narratives of three women in southern Appalachia, where the reproductive urge rages through the verdant …
friesen5000 finished reading Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
This lush tale interweaves the narratives of three women in southern Appalachia, where the reproductive urge rages through the verdant …
friesen5000 rated The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: 4 stars
friesen5000 finished reading The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
friesen5000 wants to read Cadillac desert by Marc Reisner
Cadillac desert by Marc Reisner
"Beautifully written and meticulously researched."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This updated study of the economics, politics, and ecology of water covers more …
friesen5000 wants to read The Measure by Nikki Erlick
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.
It seems like any other day. You wake up, get ready, and head …
friesen5000 wants to read The Black Company by Glen Cook (Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)
The Black Company by Glen Cook (Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)
Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil …
