I'm starting off with The Bourne Identity - by Robert Ludlum. I love the movies and so far I'm loving the book, although it is very different! It was written in 1981 and although the basic premise is the same as in the movie, there are a lot of major differences. I love though, that you can read what he's thinking the entire time...you just can't get that on the screen!
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~~ "We're adults. When did that happen? And how do we make it stop?" - Merideth Grey, Grey's Anatomy~~
I'm just starting The Coral Thief by Rebecca Stott
Narrated by young Englishman Daniel Connor, fresh out of medical school and traveling to a coveted research position in post-Napoleonic Paris in 1815, the novel begins with his realization that his scientific credentials, including a priceless coral specimen, have been stolen by the beautiful woman who sat next to him in the coach. She turns out to be Lucienne Bernard, a notorious thief being pursued by the chief of the Bureau de la Surete, Henri Jagot (based on a real figure and bound to make readers think of Javert). A cat and mouse game ensues, as Jagot tries to enlist Connor to trap Lucienne, but Connor falls deeply in love with the philosopher-thief and eventually makes a decision that might cost him his career, his freedom and his spiritual beliefs. Vividly atmospheric, propulsive and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal.
Almost done with "Honolulu" by Alan Brennert--some of you may have read his book "Molokai" which was pretty popular with the book club circuit (and well deserved--a great novel!). This one is almost as good as "Molokai" and can recommend it highly. It's about Hawaii in the 1910s-30s and centers around the subject of immigration to the state. Really interesting and a great storyline, too.
"Every man is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him" - Emerson
I'm giving up on A Breath of Snow and Ashes. It's volume 5 (I think, feels like 3450923480) of the Outlander series. I really wanted to know how the story ends, but I can't take Diana Gabaldon's writing style anymore. Too many crazy tangents and characters that have nothing to do with the plotline...992 pages of drivel.
I plan to start The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society tonight.
What's Everyone Reading? 2010
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