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Tag: Man Booker Shortlist

Review: Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin

February 12, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 4 Comments

"When she reaches the road, Felicity understands her fate. He has not waited for her, and, as if the past were a tangible thing, she thinks she can still see the weak reddish glow of the car's taillights fading on the horizon. In the flat darkness of the countryside, there is only disappointment, a wedding … Continue reading Review: Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin

Review: The Overstory by Richard Powers

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 ~ The Book Habit ~ 4 Comments

"The Greeks had a word, xenia - guest friendship - a command to take care of traveling strangers, to open your door to whoever is out there, because anyone passing by, far from home, might be God. Ovid tells the story of two immortals who came to Earth in disguise to cleanse the sickened world. … Continue reading Review: The Overstory by Richard Powers

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