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So what is on your Autumn reading list ?
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OK, I've finished the Poisonwood Bible.
Not being a literary critic, where do I start?
I did enjoy this book, even though it is not the sort of book I usually go for.
I like action and suspense (Wilbur Smith type of books come to mind)
This is not one of those.
It is written by the 4 girls and the mother of the Price family. Therefore you sometimes (although not always) find yourself re-engaging your mind at the start of a new chapter.
It is a fascinating insight into the life of the deep-Africa missionary.
It is quote a poignant story and is a bit of an emotional roller-coaster.
I found the latter stages a bit hard going as they deal more with the political situation in Congo and Africa. Nonetheless I stayed the course and feel better for it.
There are many reviews on the internet about this book, but many of them give away the storyline which I think may spoil it a little for some.
However on the whole a good read and I would recommend it.
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So what is on your Autumn reading list ? - by Icecub - 25-09-2006, 08:30 AM
So what is on your Autumn reading list ? - by Ade - 25-09-2006, 12:56 PM
So what is on your Autumn reading list ? - by Ade - 23-10-2006, 11:56 AM

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