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Twist
Whether he is describing the enigmatic Conway plumbing the ocean depths in this novel, Nureyev’s spectacular rise and fall in Dancer, or Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the twin towers in Let the Great World Spin, McCann places memorable characters in intriguing situations and spins beguiling tales around them.
Show Don’t Tell: Stories
There isn’t space enough to highlight each of Sittenfeld’s stories, all of which are compelling, relatable, and worthy.
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Mothers and Sons
There is no shortage of pathos in the heartbreaking stories of Peter’s clients or the accounts of abuse experienced by Ann’s retreat guests. But Haslett’s (Imagine Me Gone) melancholy novel finds some resolution and ends on an uplifting note for its asylum seekers, troubled women, mother, and son.
Time of the Child
With its elegant plot, endearing characters and subtle humor, this is a lovely Christmas miracle of a book.
Entitlement
As readers saw in Alam’s previous novel, Leave the World Behind, there is a palpable sense of dread running through this highly recommended book as well. In this case, it is not an existential threat to humanity; it’s the train wreck that is Brooke’s life. Readers may see it coming, but they won’t be able to look away.
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Songs for the Brokenhearted
Tsabari’s (The Best Place on Earth) well-plotted novel, alternating between the 1950 Yemeni migration to Israel and the time around Rabin’s 1995 assassination, shines a light on a little-known community and their rich history.
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Interpretations of Love
Admirers of Mary Wesley will appreciate this impressive debut by another late -looming writer. From its lovely cover to its character-driven plot, this poignant novel is warmly recommended.
To & Fro
Like Carol Shields’s Happenstance” and Ali Smith’s How To Be Both, each story mirrors and illuminates the other. Whether readers go “to” or “fro,” the journey is worthwhile, and the novel will enchant.
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