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Save:The Gospel of Loki by Joanne Harris is a retelling of Norse mythology from the perspective of Loki, the Trickster. The book captures Loki's voice as an amoral, witty, and restless character who narrates the tales with humor and mischief. Through Loki's storytelling, readers are introduced to the gods and goddesses of Asgard, exploring familiar myths from a fresh and entertaining point of view. The narrative style of the book mixes modern language with traditional mythology, providing an inimitable retelling of old legends that is both enjoyable and amusing.
THE WORLDS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. It’s their nature to ebb and flow. That’s why, in the old days, the Middle Worlds were smaller than they are today – later, they expanded in the years of the Winter War... - #2
Save:'Nobody Cries at Bingo' by Dawn Dumont is a personal narrative that delves into the author's life from early childhood to her college years. The book is not a typical chronological autobiography but rather a collection of episodes that paint a vivid picture of her experiences growing up as a Canadian Native American. Through humor, self-deprecation, and keen insights, the author shares stories that are funny, touching, sad, and hopeful all at once, offering a unique perspective on what it means to be Native in modern Canada.
Dumont's writing style is inclusive, funny, honest, and intimate, allowing readers to immerse themselves in her memories and reflect on the complexities of family dynamics, cultural identity, and societal challenges. The book provides a gentle, yet powerful look at a girl's coming-of-age journey, offering valuable lessons and a deeper understanding of life on a Saskatchewan Cree reserve.
IWAS BORN IN A SMALL SASKATCHEWAN TOWN called Balcarres. The town had given itself the nickname, the “Pride of the Prairies,” which is a pretty bold statement for a community that boasts more boarded ... - #3
Save:'The Confidence-Man' by Herman Melville is a novel set aboard a Mississippi riverboat, featuring a variety of characters engaging in philosophical discussions and con artistry. The plot revolves around a confidence man who assumes different disguises to deceive and trick people out of their money. The writing style is described as colorful, descriptive, and allusive, filled with complex language and wry insights into human nature.
His cheek was fair, his chin downy, his hair flaxen, his hat a white fur one, with a long fleecy nap. He had neither trunk, valise, carpet-bag, nor parcel. No porter followed him. He was unaccompanied... - #4
Save:'In Patagonia' by Bruce Chatwin is a travelogue that takes the reader on a journey through the remote and mysterious region of Patagonia in southern Argentina. Chatwin's writing style is described as meandering, with short vignettes that cover encounters with historical figures like Butch Cassidy, exploration of the local culture and history, and reflections on the landscape and wildlife of the area. The book is a blend of travel experiences, historical anecdotes, and personal reflections, creating a unique narrative that captures the essence of Patagonia through Chatwin's eyes.
Chatwin's approach to storytelling in 'In Patagonia' is unconventional, focusing more on historical context and character sketches rather than traditional travelogue descriptions. The book offers a mix of captivating tales and mundane observations, leaving readers with a sense of the history and culture of Patagonia while also sparking controversy over the accuracy of some details. Chatwin's writing style is described as evocative, spare, and at times experimental, creating a narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, inviting readers to explore the enigmatic beauty of Patagonia through his words.
IN MY grandmother’s dining-room there was a glass-fronted cabinet and in the cabinet a piece of skin. It was a small piece only, but thick and leathery, with strands of coarse, reddish hair. It was st...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Vintage Voyages ) - #5
Save:"Mason & Dixon" by Thomas Pynchon is a historical fiction novel that follows the lives and adventures of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the surveyors who marked the famous Mason-Dixon line in the 1760s. The novel is written in a unique Olde Style of writing, blending digressive sentences and stories within stories to capture the clash of reason and the supernatural during the Enlightenment era. Despite being a work of historical fiction, the book delves into themes of friendship, freedom, and the complexities of human relationships, all while incorporating elements of humor and intellectual depth.
Bay, Mr. Delver Warp and the Brothers Vowtay, coming home from Bengal non-Nabobickal as when they went out, with only enough in their pockets to draw the interest of Cape Belles, who are far less part... - #6
Save:'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens is a comedic novel that follows the adventures of Mr. Pickwick, a newly retired wealthy businessman, and his companions from the Pickwick Club, along with his loyal servant Sam Weller. The book is set in 19th century English society, portraying the morals, manners, and conduct of the time through a series of misadventures, romances, and social issues like debtors' prisons and abuses of the justice system. Dickens introduces a colorful cast of characters, from bumbling gentlemen to careing generous individuals, all wrapped in a humorous and engaging narrative style.
The novel is a collection of loosely connected episodes that offer a humorous look at various aspects of English society, while also delving into deeper moral and humane themes. It showcases Dickens' early talent in character development and situational humor, setting the stage for his future works that would explore social issues and human nature in greater depth.
The first ray of light which illumines the gloom, and converts into a dazzling brilliancy that obscurity in which the earlier history of the public career of the immortal Pickwick would appear to be i... - #7
Save:George MacDonald's 'Phantastes' is a classic fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young man named Anodos who finds himself in Fairyland on his twenty-first birthday. Throughout the story, Anodos encounters various strange beings, temptations, beauties, and poetry, always searching for the elusive woman he knows only as the Marble Lady. The narrative is filled with rich descriptions of the fantastical realm, dark woods, giants, goblins, and otherworldly entities, as Anodos navigates through trials, sins, and self-discovery. The writing style is described as whimsical, dreamlike, and fairy tale-like, with beautiful language and vivid imagery that captures the essence of a spiritual and philosophical journey.
I A spirit … ⋮ The undulating woods, and silent well, And rippling rivulet, and evening gloom, Now deepening the dark shades, for speech assuming, Held commune with him; as if he and it Were all that ... - #8
Save:'Cranford' by Elizabeth Gaskell is a collection of stories that portray the dear ladies 'of a certain age' in a 19th century English village of the same name. It beautifully showcases Gaskell's ability to bring fictional characters to life despite how many generations removed they now are and how rigid their social conventions seem to be. The book follows the eccentric inhabitants of Cranford, primarily women living lives of gentile poverty, and explores their everyday events in terms of the dramatic significance they attach to them.
The stories in 'Cranford' revolve around the life of elderly Miss Matty, an elderly, dimwitted but kind spinster, and her interactions with the quirky residents of the village. The book captures the wit, humor, and affectionate observations of the foibles, follies, and endearing eccentricities of the residents of Cranford as they navigate through their lives in a quiet English village of the early nineteenth century.
In the first place, Cranford is in possession of the Amazons; all the holders of houses, above a certain rent, are women. If a married couple come to settle in the town, somehow the gentleman disappea... - #9
Save:The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe is the third installment in The Book of the New Sun series, following the protagonist Severian on his journey from apprentice to Autarch. The book is described as a mix of episodic adventures, introspection, and metaphysical speculation as Severian wanders aimlessly through a strange and wondrous world. The narrative is rich in symbolism and offers a critical view of society, exploring themes of life, humanity, and the forces at play in the portrayed world.
ON A MOUNTAINTOP beyond the shores of Urth there once lived a lovely woman named Early Summer. She was the queen of that land, but her king was a strong, unforgiving man, and because she was jealous o...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Book of the New Sun ) - #10
Save:Winter by Len Deighton follows the Winter family through the tumultuous times of the early 20th century, starting from the last Kaiser's rule, through the rise of the Nazis, and into the end of World War II. The book primarily focuses on a businessman before WWI and then shifts to his two sons during WWII. Winter serves as a prequel to the Bernard Samson spy novels, providing a back story to the main character's father, Brian, and introducing various characters who appear as adults in later espionage novels by Deighton. The novel is well-constructed, offering a detailed narrative of the Winter family's experiences amidst historical events in Germany from 1899 to 1945.
Winter entered the prison cell unprepared for the change that the short period of imprisonment had brought to his friend. The prisoner was fifty-two years old and looked at least sixty. His hair had b...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Bernard Samson )
