The Promise by Chaim Potok My review rating: 5 of 5 stars“The Promise” is a poignant story about a young Jewish man living in New York City during the aftermath of WWII. Studying to be a rabbi, Reuven Malter finds himself caught between conservative and liberal Judaism, a tension that has especial relevance today both [...]
March 24th, 2009
"The Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks My review rating: 3 of 5 starsI really, really wanted to enjoy this book. And on one level, I did. I enjoyed the setting, the Civil War so realistically and unapologetically rendered, the poetic descriptions, and uncommon dialogue. But on another level, I found myself not able [...]
March 24th, 2009
"A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry My review rating: 5 of 5 starsIn A FINE BALANCE, the finely-drawn characters eke out a living amidst the crushing poverty of India. These invisible, untouchable people have names, yearnings, and an innate sense of justice that is pitted against a cold, abusive, caste-bound India. The sheer horror of [...]
