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The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
“Alexandra was trembling, because she had see the end and the beginning . And the sun had reached out and found her, stroked her, chosen her.” An encompassing tale that is slowly unraveled through the meanderings of Alexandra – an American and newcomer to Bulgaria – and Bobby, her taxi driver. After a mishap in…
1930S, 1940s, 20th century, 4.75 stars, Adult, AMERICAN AUTHOR, bulgaria, Contemporary, different styles (1st/2nd/3rd povs), Elizabeth Kostova, family, FAMILY SAGA, female authors, HISTORICAL FICTION, lgbtq+, LITERARY FICTION, MEMORY, read in 2017, story within a story, survival, The Shadow Land, travel, war, WWII -
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
Eerie meets fun.King’s strength – I believe – lies in his engaging storytelling. The particular way in which he narrates Doctor Sleep is on of the best aspects of the book itself. His voice holds your attention.Doctor Sleep tells of a supernatural tale: Dan, previously known as Danny in The Shining, is a recovering alcoholic…