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'On Green Dolphin Street' by Sebastian Faulks is a novel set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, primarily in Washington, D.C. It revolves around an adulterous affair between Mary, a British woman married to a diplomat, and Frank, an American newspaper reporter. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, existential questions, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative moves between different countries but focuses more on the emotional turmoil and internal conflicts of the characters rather than external events. Faulks' writing style is described as elegant and engaging, with a focus on character interactions and vivid descriptions of the settings.
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Save:A quietly beautiful, breezy classic - if you like romance, nature, or want a peaceful slice of Japanese life, this is definitely worth your time. If you crave complexity or drama, it might feel too simple.
The island has two spots with surpassingly beautiful views. One is Yashiro Shrine, which faces northwest and stands near the crest of the island. The shrine commands an uninterrupted view of the wide... - #2
Save:A short, emotional read that divides opinion: a poignant, dreamy love story for some, but too sappy or simple for others. Try it if you’re in the mood for love, longing, and a little heartbreak.
There are songs that come free from the blue-eyed grass, from the dust of a thousand country roads. This is one of them. In late afternoon, in the autumn of 1989, I'm at my desk, looking at a blinking... - #3
Save:A beautifully written, emotionally intense novel that delivers a raw look at love, secrets, and family - haunting and memorable, but not for those seeking a breezy or uplifting read.
Things come from nowhere. The mind is empty and then, inside the frame, a pear. Perfect, green, the stem atilt, a single leaf. It sits in a white ironstone bowl, nestled among the limes, in the center... - #4
Save:A Regency rom-com overflowing with charm, hijinks, and a memorable heroine - marred just a bit by an unfortunate and offensive stereotype. If you can overlook that flaw, it’s a frothy, sharply-written classic of the genre.
THE BUTLER, recognizing her ladyship’s only surviving brother at a glance, as he afterward informed his less percipient subordinates, favored Sir Horace with a low bow, and took it upon himself to say... - #5
Save:A gorgeously written, emotional, time-bending romance set in Ireland, best for readers who love historical detail, poignant love stories, and don't mind a little magical realism - just be ready for a slow burn and keep the tissues close by!
“Yes, I know,” I teased, as if the locked drawer had been something I’d been trying to break into. I’d actually had no idea. I hadn’t lived in Eoin’s Brooklyn brownstone for a long time and hadn’t cal... - #6
Save:A beautifully mature story of lost love and new hope - mellow, moving, and quietly swoon-worthy. If you like subtle, emotional romances and clever social observation, this is Austen at her most heartfelt.
Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch-hall, in Somersetshire, was a man who, for his own amusement, never took up any book but the Baronetage, there he found occupation for an idle hour, and consolation in a... - #7
Save:Intimate, intense, and a bit maddening - Rooney’s sharp look at love, class, and adulthood will provoke strong opinions and plenty of feelings. Worth a read if you’re into raw, real portrayals of imperfect people.
She turns and walks down the hall. He follows her, closing the door behind him. Down a few steps in the kitchen, his mother Lorraine is peeling off a pair of rubber gloves. Marianne hops onto the coun... - #8
Save:A gorgeously written, emotionally rich reimagining of the Iliad - equal parts epic love story and meditation on heroism. If you love myth with a modern heart, this one will stick with you.
MY FATHER WAS A KING AND THE SON OF KINGS. HE was a short man, as most of us were, and built like a bull, all shoulders. He married my mother when she was fourteen and sworn by the priestess to be fru...
