Recent Reads
The Bean Trees (Barbara Kingsolver) was enjoyable. I do find it very hard to recommend. If you like books that just seem to slip into life and slip out. . . without anything remarkable or suspenseful happen, then this book would probably be one you'd find enjoyable (man, did that sentence sound like a third grade book report or what? "if you like lizards, then you'll like this book. . ." lol) There's a moral or two to learn about unconditional love and relationships. Fairly obvious. And there is quite a bit of symbology intertwined. Probably so much you don't catch it all the first time through. Wouldn't know yet, though. Only made it through once so far.
Also, just finished Amy Tan's The Bonesetter's Daughter. Exceptional look at cultural and generational differences. A tad of history and I cried in some spots. Or rather, burnt my throat and eyes trying to hold it back. A lot of symbology, of course. . . that seems to come with the Chinese culture. I found Part I a bit slow to get through. A little too unsympathetic of a character and everyone seemed unattached. Cleaned up by the end. . . and I think it was meant to make the change in the characters more apparent. Definately recommended, women may find it more enjoyable than most men since it does follow the females of each generation. But honestly it is a really great read.
Currently reading Nathaniel's Nutmeg by Giles. . . something. (I think, yipes!) More on that later. . . with the correct and complete author info.
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