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Winter's Tale

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What was one of your favorite parts of the book? Share a paragraph you especially like and explain why.

There are several characters that are bigger than life - discuss Peter Lake, Pearly Soames, Beverly Penn and of course Athansor.

There is brutal realism in this book, combined with supernatural fantasy. Did you enjoy the way the author was able to weave the two together? Were you able to suspend your disbelief and enjoy the story as it unfolds?

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Winter\\\'s Tale has everything

by l0ve2READ (see profile) 01/29/14

My suggestions would be 1) it\\\'s a BIG book - make sure all your members are up for reading such a long involved novel. 2) It really does have something in it for everyone : history, fantasy, romance, adventure and even a comic turn or two.

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"Winter's Tale : Should have read it long ago"by Susan R. (see profile) 01/29/14

First of all, this is my opinion, alone, since our meeting was once again ruined by "the polar vortex" that is keeping most people inside. -45 windchill does not make for an evening bookclub... (read more)

"A Winter's Tale"by Heidi B. (see profile) 03/05/13

Great book! A steampunkish adult fairy tale filled with magical realism. Beautiful writing.

"Too wordy"by Liz D. (see profile) 06/27/12

I didn't hate the story which I actually got through, but the club members who did read it felt it was too wordy. It is beautifully written, just long winded for not a lot of plot. :(

"My favorite Republican..."by Alisha W. (see profile) 09/27/07

Again, not a book club book...but highly recommended by me.

A friend gave me this book; I had only known Helprin from his Bob Doyle campaign writing days...had no idea he was such a pro

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