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William Shirer wrote extensively about his own life. He published the diaries of his time in Berlin during WWII and included many personal experiences in his epic The Rise and Fall of Third Reich. Later, he published a three volume autobiography. I find Shirer and his story very interesting, so I've read most of this. Unfortunately, while Wick's writing is good, and this book is well researched, it is more interesting to read Shirer's story in his own words.
I didn't enjoy this as much as the Postman Always Rings Twice, but it was still an enjoyable read.
Well written book by Jess Walter. I like how he covers different genres in different works. This book is engaging throughout and has a good voice.
The articles and essays are funny and interesting. This was my first Ames book, but I definitely will read more.
I enjoyed this. It's mostly set in 1958 in Belgium at the Expo 58. Coe's typical mix of humor and drama plus a splash of spy elements.
A great debut by Angela Terry. You're joining Allison's story right at what seems to be the worst time in her life — losing her job and relationship on the same day. Terry does a great job balancing humor and fun moments while never shying away from the pain that Allison is feeling. The result is a novel that's tough to put down. This is just the kind of story that everybody needs right now!
An enjoyable book that speaks to the conflicts that many professionals face. Funny and serious in just the right amounts
2.5 stars. Line to line this has some typical strong Hemingway writing, but as a whole it has none of what makes Hemingway's best works special. A disappointment.
A classic that I finally read. The title is accurate. It is one day in his life. It shows how difficult life was in the Russian labor camps, and how miserable everyone must have been. Interesting, but short story, that makes you amazed that anyone had the strength to make it through those experiences.
The Trials of Adeline Turner is Angela Terry's second book. It follows Adeline Turner from Chicago to LA to San Francisco while she deals with the ups and downs of her love life, a busy work life, and more. A chance encounter with a high school crush seems like a dream come true, but things quickly get messy. This is a fun book with a bunch of great characters!
I'm generally more of a fan of Murakami's realist narratives more than his fantasy elements. This book starts very realist and slowly adds some unusual aspects. In the last third, though, it gets a little too fantasy-heavy for my tastes. Like Kafka on the Shore, there are two separate stories going on at the same time, alternating chapters. Still, it's a compelling story, and for most of the book, the 1100+ page length didn't seem imposing at all. It moves quickly and there's a lot of suspense.