Books matching: episodic pacing
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Save:'Better Than Fiction' by Alexa Martin is a romance novel that follows the story of Drew as she navigates being a new business owner while dealing with her grief. The book is a mix of love story and self-discovery, focusing on Drew's journey to find herself again after a loss. The plot includes a cute love story between Drew and Jasper, with adventures that kept readers entertained. The writing style is described as hysterical, with excellent character development for Drew and a balance of humor and emotional depth.
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Save:'Two Bad Bears' in the 'Irving & Muktuk' series by Daniel Pinkwater revolves around the comical criminal escapades of two polar bears, Irving and Muktuk, who are driven by an insatiable desire for muffins in the town of Yellowtooth. The bears repeatedly attempt to steal muffins but are consistently foiled by Officer Bunny, a Mountie-like critter with a logical mind. The plot is structured around the bears' ludicrous disguises and their failed attempts to outsmart Officer Bunny, leading to humorous and light-hearted situations. The writing style is characterized by witty humor, clever gags, and vivid illustrations by Jill Pinkwater that bring the Arctic setting and quirky characters to life.
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Save:The Grass Dancer by Susan Power is a unique novel that weaves together multiple short stories of characters across generations, exploring the history and mystical influences on the Lakota people. The book is told in a non-linear format, with each chapter narrated from a different character's point of view, revealing interconnected relationships and themes of love, family, magic, and Native American heritage. Power's writing style incorporates rich descriptions, metaphors, and elements of myth and mysticism, creating a beautifully melancholy and engaging narrative that delves into the past and present of the Sioux families in North Dakota.
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Save:'Mr. Midshipman Easy' by Frederick Marryat is a humorous and adventurous tale set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. The story follows the journey of Jack Easy, a clueless young man who joins the Navy in search of equality, facing various adventures and challenges along the way. The writing style is witty, funny, and sometimes serious, providing a vivid account of Easy's upbringing, career, and experiences in the Royal Navy.
The Project Gutenberg EBook of Mr. Midshipman Easy, by Frederick Marryat This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it aw... - #5
Save:'Deadwood' by Pete Dexter is a historical fiction novel set in the lawless town of Deadwood in South Dakota during the Old American West era. The book follows the lives of various characters, including real-life figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, as they navigate through a town filled with prostitution, drinking, gambling, and murder. The plot intricately weaves together the different perspectives and stories of the characters, capturing the essence of the gritty and violent frontier life in Deadwood.
The boy shot Wild Bill's horse at dusk, while Bill was off in the bushes to relieve himself. It was lucky for everybody but the horse that it happened when it did, but not so lucky it had to be God's ... - #6
Save:"Mr. Midshipman Hornblower" by C.S. Forester is the first volume in the Horatio Hornblower series, following the early naval career of the young hero during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative is structured as a collection of short stories or episodes, each showcasing a different adventure or challenge faced by Hornblower as a midshipman and later as a lieutenant in the British Royal Navy. The writing style is described as detailed, engaging, and fast-paced, providing insight into the life of a British seaman in the late 18th century through the eyes of the gawky yet resourceful Hornblower.
A January gale was roaring up the Channel, blustering loudly, and bearing in its bosom rain squalls whose big drops rattled loudly on the tarpaulin clothing of those among the officers and men whose d... Monkey: The Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en is a whimsical and exciting Chinese epic featuring the mischievous trickster character, Monkey. The story follows Monkey's adventures as he accompanies the monk Tripitaka on a journey to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. The book combines humor, magic, monsters, and battles, offering a delightful insight into ancient Chinese culture. The writing style is described as episodic, satirical, and full of puns, making it an enjoyable and accessible read for both adults and children.
By a great ocean lay a land called Aolai, within which was a mountain called Flower-Fruit, home to sundry immortals. What a mountain it was: of crimson ridges and strange boulders, phoenixes and unico...- #8
Save:Spanning the period from April 2010 to September 2018, Jonathan Coe examines England today and how it has changed over this time. In a series of vignettes, Coe charts the lives of some of the characters from his earlier novels as they attempt to come to terms with the period of austerity, the Brexit vote, and the following process. Coe explores nostalgia, the frustrations and differences between the generations, and how they manage their relationships and react with the rest of society. The story follows the lives of its main characters, centered on Benjamin, a publicly educated fifty-year-old man, who, after a lifetime fixation on one woman, finds himself living alone in a large house in a rural area of the West Midlands. Coe builds the story around the British E.U. referendum in 2016, in particular, the victory of the 'no' vote, which he correctly portrays as a complete shock to the middle-class liberals he uses as his main characters.
Benjamin allowed his father to hold him by the arm in a faltering grip. He was steadier on his feet that way. With indescribable slowness, they began to shuffle along the street towards the pub car pa...
(Also, see 22 recommendations for the series Rotters' Club ) - #9
Save:'The Enchanted Castle' by E. Nesbit follows the adventures of three siblings and their friend who stumble upon an enchanted castle during their summer holidays. The children discover a magical ring that grants them wishes with unexpected consequences. The story combines elements of fantasy and reality, with magical happenings intertwined with everyday life. The writing style captures the essence of childhood wonder and imagination, as the characters navigate through enchanting experiences and learn valuable lessons about responsibility.
There were three of them Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen. Of course,Jerry's name was Gerald, and not Jeremiah, whatever you maythink; and Jimmy's name was James; and Kathleen was nevercalled by her name at... - #10
Save:'The Thief's Journal' by Jean Genet is a poetic and erotically charged masterpiece of European literature. It follows the young adulthood of Jean Genet, documenting his life of crime, indigence, and homosexuality across various countries. Genet transforms lowlife hoodlums into beautiful beings through the alchemy of poetry, expressing the beauty of the criminal and criminal acts with exquisite words. The author's writing style displaces him from the world he once inhabited, offering a unique perspective on values like theft, betrayal, and homosexuality.
