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scottyoumans@books.theunseen.city

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Slow reader. Picky reader. Categories include: History of Religions, Spirituality, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Historical Fiction. For example, Neil Gaiman, but not Terry Pratchett (I do love Good Omens); have never read Lord of the Rings all the way through; Lovecraft, but not Stephen King. Other authors I tend to enjoy: Neil Stephenson, Jeanette Winterson, Richard Powers, and I'm running out of time this evening, so come back later ;-)

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reviewed The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013)

A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house …

Review of 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' on 'Goodreads'

A harrowing nightmare tale with heart told through the memories of the narrator as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane near his childhood home. I loved being with the Hempstocks and I recognize them/her from earlier tales and ages. The cosmology is enchanting; I'd enjoy spending more time in this world. At the end, though, the book lifts up notions of worth and being "good enough" that made the story even more meaningful for me ... and perhaps also for you.

reviewed The American transcendentalists by Lawrence Buell

Lawrence Buell: The American transcendentalists (2005, Modern Library)

Review of 'The American transcendentalists' on 'Goodreads'

Fantastic introduction and survey of transcendentalism. Buell's introductions are more than summaries of the various sections, but thoughtful and historical snapshots of the times. This book covers the multifaceted aspects of the transcendentalists, from their take on religion, their own spiritual practices, their attempts at social change, their social activism, and their poetry. This book's a keeper.