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April 16, 2008
Looking for a Good Book?
I discovered Mary Doria Russell about 3 years ago with the publication of her third novel, A Thread of Grace. The story of Italian Jews during World War II in Italy, this book is historical fiction at its best--rich plot and characterization coupled with solid historical research. I learned so much and was moved along by the strength of the story and those who feature in it. Russell, a paleoanthropologist, brings a scientist's level of detail to her work, creating scenes that stay with you long after you finish reading the book. Russell's latest work, Dreamers of the Day, tells the story of a midwestern American woman nearing 40 who, after surviving the Great Influenza of 1918 and the tragic loss of her immediate family, embarks on a life-changing trip to the Middle East. We meet Winston and Clementine Churchill and T.E. Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia), and witness first-hand the origins of today's Middle East. Ms. Russell's first two books, The Sparrow and Children of God, are both works of science fiction.
Posted by JudyS at April 16, 2008 11:32 AM
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