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emilyisreading2024's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. I would have liked it to be longer. It's almost more like a novella. I am not sure that I liked it quite as much as America America or For Kings and Planets (even though this one generally receives better reviews than the latter). The interview with Canin at the end was really interesting in terms of getting an insight into his writing process.
joegray717's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kdferrin's review
4.0
Written by a short story author this novel is basically several short stories woven together in a non-linear fashion that presents the portrait of complicated man showing where he is and how he got there. By taking the advice of no one he falls in love, serves his country, and earns his fortune. In his old age he has lost his wife and finds himself distanced from his children and seems not quite sure what to do with himself but still not willing to let anyone tell him what to do. There were a few parts that seemed strange, or out of place or just somehow wrong for this book but they came and went quickly so I could just pretend they didn’t exist and enjoy the rest.
ckporier's review
3.0
Quick but engaging read. Felt like an extended short story rather than a novel.
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