pickRed Harvest is a classic exploration of corruption and violence in the American grain. Hammett is a master of the noir detective crime novel. Characters are definitely unique. He was a Pinkerton Detective and his Continental Op is an example of that era. Dinah Brand is a 'gutsy broad' popular in the 1920's. Looking forward to reading The Glass Key novel. Recommend this to those who love noir crime.
#redharvest #dashiellhammett #1001bookstoread
pickDay 11 - #cloud #springintoreading
I enjoyed Cloudsplitter. Banks made the key people of the antislavery movement come to life. Narrated by John Brown's son, Owen, we learn the details of his father's passion to free the slaves and his capture at Harper's Ferry and his hanging. Informative about 19th century American life. Recommend this book to those who are interested in the antislavery movement. John Brown changed the course of history.
Day 29 - #infinite #literaryluck
A gargantuan, mind-altering comedy about the pursuit of happiness in America. Set in an addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy, and featuring the most endearingly screwed-up family, Infinite Jest explores what entertainment is and why it has come to dominate our lives; how our desire for entertainment affects our need to connect with other people; and about what the pleasures we choose say about who we are.
pickScobie, a police officer serving in West Africa, is distrusted, being scrupulously honest and immune to bribery. He falls in love but with tragic consequences. This is a terrifying depiction of a man's inner-struggle and is one of Greene's most tragic novel. It is on the 1001 books list to read before you die. I look forward to reading another of Greene's novels in the near future and recommend this book to those who classics.
#grahamgreene
Day 20 - #heartofthematter #grahamgreene #literarylove #1001bookstoread #blackhistory
Scobie is an officer in a war-torn West African state. When he is passed over for a promotion, he borrows money to send his wife away on holiday. In her absence, he falls in love with Helen, a young widow, and his life is transformed. With an inability to distinguish between love, pity and responsibility, Scobie moves towards his final damnation...
Day 20 - #alien #quotsyfeb19 #1001bookstoread
I am not really a science fiction reader but I really did enjoy this story. The concept and the characters were fascinating. I read it in one sitting as it held my attention and I was curious to see how it would end. The writing has great imagery and is very thought provoking. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy science fiction or those who want to stretch beyond their normal genres.
Day 13 - #adventrecommends
I enjoyed the audio of War and Peace. Loved learning about Napoleon‘s invasion of Russia in 1812. I found the love stories centered around Natasha Rostov to be fascinating. Tolstoy‘s writing is very detailed but filled with interesting information. I would highly recommend this book to those who enjoy books about war and romance.
#thegreatamericanread #1001bookstoread #warandpeace #leotolstoy
A monster read (1349 pages), I enjoyed it very much. I learned interesting history and religious customs of 1950's India. The characters began to feel like friends to me. I enjoyed reading about the many suitors that Lata Mehra had and how her mother tried to manipulate her marriage.
Torn between 3 men, I believe that Lata finally made the right choice. I can't wait to read A Suitable Girl, when it is published on January 10, 2019.
A favorite of mine from years ago, Hedgehog was what came to mind for #bonjourmadame. I didn‘t think the follow up book had the same charm though. #septemberdanes
Starting my next #makemereaditbook. Looking forward to see why this book has merited to be on #thegreatamericanread list and the #1001bookstoread list!
#whiteteeth #zadiesmith
