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I aboslutely ripped through this book in the last few days. Chiyo’s story begs for you to listen; I found myself completely wrapped up in it, at times forgetting it was fiction and not a true memoir. Sad but beautiful, it emphasizes the role of hope in helping us all survive [...]

If you like Pride and Prejudice, read this book. If you like Lord of the Rings, read this book. If you ever wished magic were real, then pretty please read this book. Enter a world where Jane Austin’s socialites find themsevles married to husbands who discuss the best use of magic to [...]

If you’re anything like me, and you find yourself smiling to yourself about little ironies and logic loopholes, then you’ll probably enjoy this book.
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Martel’s writing is poignant, and I love the detail he uses to convince you of his tale. Will this story make you believe in God, like a man suggests early in the book? Not likely (if you don’t already), but it will remind you of the importance of keeping imagination in your [...]