Tag Archives: magical realism

Book review: Sea Changes by Gail Graham

Posted on January 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Sea Changes Author: Gail Graham Genre: Magical realism Publisher: Jade Phoenix Publishing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: It’s different in Australia. Sea Changes by Gail Graham is one of the most … Continue reading →

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My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen; The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson; Die for You by Lisa Unger

Posted on October 21, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Sugar Queen Author: Sarah Addison Allen Genre: Contemporary fiction, magical realism Publisher: Bantam Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Karen White First line: When Josey woke up and saw the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on April 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Garden Spells Author: Sarah Addison Allen Genre: Magical realism, contemporary fiction Publisher: Bantam Discovery Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: Every smiley moon, without fail, Claire dreamed of her childhood. … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Going Bovine by Libba Bray, Down the Long Hills by Louis L’Amour, Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell, The Game by Laurie R. King

Posted on March 9, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Going Bovine Author: Libba Bray Genre: YA speculative fiction Publisher: Delacourte Books for Young Readers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Erik Davies First line: The best day of my life … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Posted on June 27, 2009 by CarrieK

Title: Life of Pi Author: Yann Martel Genre: Magical realism Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Canada Rating: 2 out of 5 stars First line: My suffering left me sad and gloomy. Well, my long run of wonderful reading (and listening) experiences … Continue reading →

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