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Far As the Eye Can See by Robert Bausch

December 21, 2015 by Allison Hiltz 2 Comments

Far As the Eye Can See

There are times when I read outside of my comfort zone and it goes horribly wrong, but then there times that it goes incredibly well and makes it worth my while. Far As the Eye Can See by Robert Bausch was one of the times it was well worth it and I may have to reconsider my feelings about westerns. Although this may not be a western in the traditional sense of the genre's … [Read more...]

The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna (Book Review)

December 22, 2014 by Allison Hiltz 2 Comments

The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna is a haunting tale that you know from the first few pages is a book you want to read slowly so as to savor it. Set in the small town of Gost, Croatia, this relatively quick read is a story about the sorrows and tragedies of the aftermath of war and the power of perseverance in spite of it all.When an English family buys a rundown … [Read more...]

‘Salvage the Bones’ is Somber

April 21, 2013 by Allison Hiltz 14 Comments

Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

Following Hurricane Katrina, a slew of books about it came out in quick succession over the course of a year or two. It was a "popular" topic and I avoided every single one. I try not to read books that are written by authors who are attempting to capitalize on a catastrophic event while the event is still unfolding. There's a big difference between historical fiction and … [Read more...]

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