Mount TBR 2016 - Recap
For this recap, something a little different. I was mighty pleased with the little mountain of to-be-reads I climbed, so everyone's a winner - and they all get awards! Thanks to Bev for hosting this challenge! *** The Unexpected New Favorite Award *** An Artist of the Floating World - Kazuo Ishiguro This was a thrift store find I bought on a whim. I was greatly moved by this fictional historical memoir, written by Ishiguro (of The Remains of the Day fame). An aging Japanese man realizes his past is not creating the bright legacy he had envisioned. Subtly written, yet incredible. *** The Finally, Finally Read It Award *** The Red Badge of Courage - Stephen Crane I liked the beginning of this book a lot. That made the ending somewhat disappointing. However, I had to admit it is a worthy American classic, with good writing and thought-provoking scenes. *** The History Is Disturbing Award *** Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron - Nicholas...