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Nothing, Doting, Blindness

Henry Green

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY D. J. TAYLOR These three brilliant novels span Henry Green's career as a...

Karen Sprong (1 KP) rated Uncommon Type: Some Stories in Books

Jan 24, 2018

Uncommon Type: Some Stories

Tom Hanks | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

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Simpler Times

Hanks produces 17 short stories that although exist in modern times, somehow feel as if Hanks has created a simpler, kinder, more gentle world. Hanks approaches such delicate topics as war, and infidelity, while at the same time maintaining a light tone. He really makes his reader feel as if it is all going to be OK, without being coming across as preachy or disingenuous. While Hanks leaves little to the imagination about just how a beloved typewriter sounds when striking a key, he does little work, if any to develop his characters beyond the most sparse descriptions.

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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Results May Vary in Books

Feb 13, 2018

An excellent, well-written portrayal of the complications of marriage and infidelity, with stand out characters. Look for my full review 8/16 on my <a href="http://justacatandabookatherside.blogspot.com/">blog</a>; as part of a blog tour for [b:Results May Vary: A Novel|27833513|Results May Vary A Novel|Bethany Chase|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1460638324s/27833513.jpg|47815510] .

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