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Name : Janet F.

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The Wishing Trees by John Shors
 
Book Club Recommended
Inspiring, Insightful, Optimistic
If you like to read novels set abroad, this is the novel for you

I loved this novel, as did the other members of my book club. It's set in seven or eight countries and tells the story of a father and daughter's journey. It's beautifully written and is quite moving.

 
Insightful, Dramatic, Difficult
Vivid, but forgettable

This novel brings the Vietnam War to vivid life. Unfortunately, I didn't find the author to be a good writer, nor his characters to be memorable. I've forgotten them already.

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Life Changing, Insightful
Unforgettable

This is an amazing story of a young girl's efforts to survive the Khmer Rouge. Tough, but wonderful.

 
Book Club Recommended
Epic, Romantic, Adventurous
One of my favorites

I love this book. I just love it. It's the story of the Taj Mahal, and it's so well done. This novel has inspired me to travel to India. Beautiful and poignant.

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Beautiful, Interesting
Unique

I really enjoyed this book. I think Amy Tan writes about mother/daughter relationships so well. I loved the characters in this novel.

Dragon House by John Shors
 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Adventurous
Opened a new world for me

This novel is about two Americans who travel to modern-day Vietnam to start an orphange for homeless children. This novel made me laugh and cry and smile. I won't forget it.

 
Book Club Recommended
Romantic, Dramatic, Adventurous
Good, though not great

I enjoyed this take on Rome. The story was excellent. The characters were good. My only complaint is that it was somewhat unbelievable. No one can get as beatup as the hero does and continue to function. Impossible.

The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
 
Book Club Recommended
Pointless, Adventurous, Epic
A great look at aging

I know this book isn't for everyone, but I really enjoyed how it brought up aging, and made me think about my own life, mortality, etc. I think the book is quite brilliant that way.

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