I love the premise of the book and the descriptions of the characters. I hadn't known anything of this book before I read it. I love the premise of the book and the descriptions of the characters. I hadn't known anything of this book before I read it. ...more
The last time I read this book was more than twenty years ago. I appreciated it so much more now. The themes of forgiveness, vengeance, and sacrifice The last time I read this book was more than twenty years ago. I appreciated it so much more now. The themes of forgiveness, vengeance, and sacrifice are much clearer, much more poignant, and seemingly more relevant in today's world than I understood then. ...more
I really enjoyed the book. I would have paid good money just to read the last 100 pages when Grossman gives us little vignettes of the war as it reallI really enjoyed the book. I would have paid good money just to read the last 100 pages when Grossman gives us little vignettes of the war as it really started. Grossman had the ability to write people and war in ways that cut through time and highlight the human connection. This is a book I'll have to come back and revisit again and again....more
I don't know how I missed this book in my formative years. It was really an excellent read with some deep and interesting moral lessons and ideals to I don't know how I missed this book in my formative years. It was really an excellent read with some deep and interesting moral lessons and ideals to go along with an interesting story. The imagery of Marner spending his days losing himself with his repetitive and unthinking work, the way he turned to money and being a miser, and ultimately the way he was redeemed - through an adopted family - really resonated with me. Great book....more
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