Explore the troubled life of one of Britain’s finest poets, John Keats in this original and beautifully written novel.
Category Archives: Literary fiction
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
William Faulkner’s darkly comic book was a little disappointing for this reader: big on dark, short on comic and heavy on stream of consciousness.
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Yann Martel’s book is surreal at times, but profoundly moving. I loved The High Mountains of Portugal and can’t recommend it enough.
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
An interesting story of a woman’s life in 1930s Ireland as related by her intertwined with the notes of Dr. Grene, her doctor in the mental hospital in which she has grown old.
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Cloud Atlas is more of a philosophical exploration than a novel. That being said, it is a very interesting read.
Scuffed Granny 