I read Junot Diaz's book about Dominican history and politics in the Trujillo era, and I don't think that after that I would want to read Alvarez, based on your reviews. The Diaz was really good.
I was intrigued by your review of Amy Tan's book. I don't know if I would like it or not. I think my reaction would be very similar to yours, since I also read for well-drawn, sympathetic characters, and would be frustrated by the lack of ground covered in a 400-page novel. I'll see. I have a lot of books I'm really looking forward to trying first.
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Date: 2009-07-21 11:36 pm (UTC)I read Junot Diaz's book about Dominican history and politics in the Trujillo era, and I don't think that after that I would want to read Alvarez, based on your reviews. The Diaz was really good.
I was intrigued by your review of Amy Tan's book. I don't know if I would like it or not. I think my reaction would be very similar to yours, since I also read for well-drawn, sympathetic characters, and would be frustrated by the lack of ground covered in a 400-page novel. I'll see. I have a lot of books I'm really looking forward to trying first.