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Tag: American Pastoral

What if book characters could blog?

On March 12, 2016March 18, 2016 By bookskepticIn Thoughts3 Comments

Sarah at Hard Book Habit reminded me recently that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie created a real-life version of Ifemelu's blog. I think it is a great way to extend the life of characters beyond the book and make the book itself never ending. As it is a Saturday and hopefully you all have a bit more time I …

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American Pastoral – Philip Roth – Quotes

On January 19, 2016April 10, 2020 By bookskepticIn Quotes1 Comment

Some thoughts and quotes to expand a bit on my short review. The book touches on so many things and your perception of what is important in it will definitely depend on your experiences, but it is a book that moved me on many levels. ***SPOILER ALERT***I know the story is summarized at the back of …

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2/3 of The American Trilogy – Philip Roth

On January 16, 2016April 10, 2020 By bookskepticIn Reviews4 Comments

I admit I didn't know much about Roth when I started reading his books. I didn't know so much that I didn't even know 'Human Stain' was the last book of the American Trilogy, so it became the first book written by Roth I read. I loved it, the complexity, the big and small picture, …

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