Reviews and Comments

This is an OUTSTANDING book. I've often wished for a TV show about the lege - a cross between The West Wing and Dallas - and this comes pretty close. I was surprised to find out that Wright had actually turned this into a podcast and a play at one point, and had designs on a screenplay.

Wright's tale is funny, bittersweet and thought-provoking. Despite the politics at the center of the story, he treats his cast of characters with respect, offering a look at the dynamics up at the capital; and he brings realistic nuance to the polarized body that runs our state.

I can't recommend it enough.

I've not read anything else by Gilbert, and was delighted by this short book on creative living (something I'm particularly interested in). This book has some great suggestions but it doesn't feel prescriptive. Gilbert presents her experience as a writer as her own, and some of what she writes about is unique to her life - but much of it is relatable to creative people in general. I felt seen in several parts of the book - and reading it made me feel affirmed in my own struggles to make my creativity the center of my life.

The Prophet is timeless. Everyone should read it and benefit from Gibran's wisdom.

It took me a long time to finish this book because I was savoring it. It's truly one of the best books I've read as an adult. Updike's attention to detail - both in environment and within human relationships makes this book immersive and delightful. The story follows for successive generations in an American family, with an emphasis on their attachments (or lack thereof) to both religion and film.

Disarmingly accessible prose infused with incredible depth of meaning will keep you chewing on this story and it's characters for many weeks after you've finished.

Nothing too heavy plot-wise, but the format was fun and there was enough 'mystery' in the story to keep me engaged. A great holiday read.