Gift from the sea by Anne Morrow LindberghHave read other books from this author/pilot and have enjoyed the reads.Like the name of the book and how it relates to her life.On her vacation away from everybody she is able to relax and really take in her surroundings.She measures her life, love, existen...
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I read this on the flight to South America — and couldn't put it down. S. Zafon's characterizations are rich, and make me thankful I'm not coming of age again! The storyline, while complex, is chock full of surprising twists and turns (depicted realistically). I enjoy the structure of his writing, r...
It was interesting. I can see why it's a well liked book, it covers many of the familiar questions and preconceptions about relationships and gender roles in a different, almost sci-fi context. Because it doesn't really concentrate on the unusual aspect of Henry's illness or the possible wider-wor...
Pretty darn good. Not as good as My Sisters Keeper or The Lovely Bones, but still pretty good.