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Deep fantasy about slave life capturing the depth of slave suffering

Revisado: 01-11-25

“James” is a creative and imaginative retelling of “The adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the point of view of slave Jim. For some, the misplacing of the story near the start of the US Civil War (Twain was probably thinking of the 1840s when he wrote Huckleberry, although I may be wrong here) and the fantasy of a working slave at the time knowing philosophy and how to read and write could be “annoying”. But this is a work of literature and the author found a way to discuss deep points about slavery with a narrative rhythm that keeps you hooked. For a lover of Twain’s writing, like me, let it go and enjoy a fresh, well-written novel about the horrors of slavery in the United States.

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Masterful writing, masterful ending

Revisado: 12-11-24

As a long-term fan of J. Irving’s writing, I am reading the remaining books that I have missed in past years. The narrative arch in Last Night in Twisted River is impeccable with a rapid concluding chapter that has been foretold in several parts of the book, although one just realizes that when the book ends. Touching, political (but not tiresome), and beautifully written, with unforgettable characters, one of JI’s best books.

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Very well written!

Revisado: 10-04-24

Another masterful yarn by Michael Lewis! He builds real-life narratives like the best in the field.

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John Irving is one of my favorite writers!

Revisado: 09-19-24

For John Irving fans, this is a must read. The book gets a bit tiresome in the middle when it is written like a screen play but you get right back at it when that part is over. Irving has a great ability to create interesting, quirky character. The book definitely reads like a tour de force, as you travel through the whole life of the main character. Not his best book, but a good John Irving book, nonetheless.

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I am a fan of John Irving!

Revisado: 08-20-24

Great prose even if the premise is outrageous. A unique talent for holding the reader’s attention.

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Comprehensive and insightful

Revisado: 05-08-24

This is a book to be enjoyed by those with deeper knowledge of Brazilian history (because of the way it presents key facts and developments) as well by those that are new to the history of this fascinating country. A tour de force like no other recent book on Brazil; a classic.

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Great and easy reading for experienced professional economists

Revisado: 12-28-22

Alan Blinder has an easy prose that reads like a comforting novel for economists like myself who have a PhD and worked at the Fed, IMF, World Bank, Hedge Fund industry, and a G20 ministry of finance. No true surprises here for us but a great overarching view on monetary and fiscal policy in the United States in the last 60 years. A must read for young economists and professors teaching US economic history (and history of macroeconomic thought).

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A book every man should read

Revisado: 09-24-22

Great narrative, poignant and funny at the same time. Every time you feel tempted to second guess the difficulties professional women face in their career (or every woman in a society dominated by men), think of Elizabeth Zott and all the women in this great novel. Things have improved since the 1950s and 1960s but we still have a long way to go.

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Interesting, informative, and fun

Revisado: 06-24-21

This is a great book for economists and other readers interested in learning more about tax policy. A must read!

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