What I've Been Reading
J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
(*****)Isabelle Eberhardt: The Oblivion Seekers and Other Stories
Isabelle Eberhardt spent most of her adult life traveling through north Africa, frequently alone. When she died in Algeria in 1907, she'd been staying in a home on a dry river bed when - in the middle of a beautiful day - a flash flood occurred and she drowned. This short book contains some stories of hers (which will appeal to fans of Paul Bowles, who did the translation), as well as some correspondence and diary entries. (****)Arthur Phillips: Angelica: A Novel
Told Rashomon-style, there's supposed to be a big mystery as to what is truly going on in this household, but the overall point seemed pretty clear from page one. I guess it's like watching The Crying Game - if you didn't guess the secret right off the bat, it was probably a pretty interesting movie. If you did, it made for a very, very long two hours. (*)Sally Beauman: Rebecca's Tale
Enjoyable, if uneven, take on Rebecca, who never actually appears in the the Daphne Du Maurier novel or the Alfred Hitchcock movie that bear her name. The first half is a great mystery, while the second half is a cry for female independence. (****)Castle Freeman Jr.: All That I Have: A Novel
Great, enjoyable book - a lot like No Country for Old Men, but without all the Biblical portentousness. Just a strong, likeable voice and tight writing. (****)Dave Robinson: Introducing Kierkegaard
Practically a comic book, but it does the job. (***)Louise Penny: A Fatal Grace (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 2)
This is the closest I've ever come to giving a mystery 5 stars. I just love this series - I love the characters, the place, the wit, the charm.... It's rare to see so much love in a book that's ultimately about murder. (****)Robert Goolrick: A Reliable Wife
Shallow, tawdry and repetitive. (*)
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