Illywhacker14 reviews
Peter Carey

Faber & Faber, 2004

Grotesque and interesting

+ A memorable book, worth reading.
+ lyrically, weirdly composed
+ Illywhacker, Whacky, Carey
  
  











  



  
The Fountainhead967 reviews
Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff

Signet, 1996

Fairy Tale

+ More traditionally novelistic, tells the backstory of Atlas Shrugged
+ Fountainhead
+ Why Was This Book Written?
  
  











  



  
Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (Harvill Panther)20 reviews
Peter Hoeg

Harvill Pr, 2000

An unforgettable read

+ Totally absorbing reading experience
+ Frozen feelings

I have just completed my fourth reading of this novel in two years. For anyone serious about his or her personal library this piece of literature is an essential. Much has to be credited to the quality of the translation as well as the intentions of the author. Yes, it's a thriller, a cultural ...
  
  











  



  
The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)592 reviews
John Steinbeck

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Get ready to relive these times soon!

+ Take in the magic of Steinbeck's writing
+ A handsome edition
+ A master storyteller
+ [Good] required reading
  
  











  



  
A Prayer for Owen Meany1074 reviews
John Irving

Ballantine Books, 1990

Great book, beautiful edition!

+ my favorite book
+ The Best of Irving
+ AWESOME
  
  











  



  
Atonement762 reviews
Ian Mcewan

Anchor, 2007

Beautifully written and engrossing.

+ Atonement is a work of art!
+ Not a quick read.
+ Reconciliation...Really?
  
  











  



  
The Fountainhead967 reviews
Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff

Signet, 1996

Fairy Tale

+ More traditionally novelistic, tells the backstory of Atlas Shrugged
+ Fountainhead
+ Why Was This Book Written?
  
  











  



  
The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)592 reviews
John Steinbeck

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Get ready to relive these times soon!

+ Take in the magic of Steinbeck's writing
+ A handsome edition
+ A master storyteller
+ [Good] required reading
  
  











  



  
Atonement762 reviews
Ian Mcewan

Anchor, 2007

Beautifully written and engrossing.

+ Atonement is a work of art!
+ Not a quick read.
+ Reconciliation...Really?
  
  











  



  
Illywhacker14 reviews
Peter Carey

Faber & Faber, 2004

Grotesque and interesting

+ A memorable book, worth reading.
+ lyrically, weirdly composed
+ Illywhacker, Whacky, Carey
  
  











  



  
Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (Harvill Panther)20 reviews
Peter Hoeg

Harvill Pr, 2000

An unforgettable read

+ Totally absorbing reading experience
+ Frozen feelings

I have just completed my fourth reading of this novel in two years. For anyone serious about his or her personal library this piece of literature is an essential. Much has to be credited to the quality of the translation as well as the intentions of the author. Yes, it's a thriller, a cultural ...
  
  











  



  
A Prayer for Owen Meany1074 reviews
John Irving

Ballantine Books, 1990

Great book, beautiful edition!

+ my favorite book
+ The Best of Irving
+ AWESOME