John, you never cease to amaze and you never let me down. I've always been intrigued by the Nathanael West duo but have never managed to pick them up -- so I suppose I'm off to do so now!
And I wonder if Anthony Marra's A CONSTELLATION OF VITAL PHENOMENA or THE TSAR OF LOVE AND TECHNO might hit the spot for Kate C? Compulsively readable, a dash of history, warm writing and strong storytelling but unafraid of grappling with the darkness of the world.
For Kate C I'd recommend "ALl the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. The sweetness, history and storytelling should appeal.
Some new. Some older classics. Strong women characters.
For Kate let's go waaay back to Colleen McCullough's "The Thorn Birds".
John, thanks so much for the wonderful recommendation. I read and loved The House of Broken Angels. -- Carilyn
John, you never cease to amaze and you never let me down. I've always been intrigued by the Nathanael West duo but have never managed to pick them up -- so I suppose I'm off to do so now!
And I wonder if Anthony Marra's A CONSTELLATION OF VITAL PHENOMENA or THE TSAR OF LOVE AND TECHNO might hit the spot for Kate C? Compulsively readable, a dash of history, warm writing and strong storytelling but unafraid of grappling with the darkness of the world.