I would give the turn on revenge a 5*, but this was a difficult, heart-wrenching read. Lots of good instruction on what not to do as regards alcohol, I would give the turn on revenge a 5*, but this was a difficult, heart-wrenching read. Lots of good instruction on what not to do as regards alcohol, justice, sports obsession, and gossip. Also, good lessons on being who you truly are, and the pain that comes from hiding that in order to fit in or to become popular. Teen years are fraught with dangers, and parents try to do their best. Sometimes their own issues get in the way. I found it really interesting how some of the (main) characters are not given names. Only "Kevin's dad" or "the mom." I also notched down one star because of the vulgar language which was overdone, and too prevalent. I can tolerate some profanity and some sexism, but not sure this extent was necessary. Still, Backman is a fantastic writer and I will likely read the sequel (once I recover)....more
A wonderful lesson in history; for some of us in our own lifetime. Interviews of various figures, known and not so well known, to cover many topics anA wonderful lesson in history; for some of us in our own lifetime. Interviews of various figures, known and not so well known, to cover many topics and ideas. A gracious look into the lives of some popular figures, and a serious look into the beginning of terrorism in this country. Not excluded is the "common man" and how he is coping with the world of the 20th century. Also, some speculation as to what lies in the future. (Verrry interesting in many ways).
"Death and peace. How can you feel peaceful if you don't feel anything?"~~Delia Ephron
"But the wonderful thing about our democratic system is that anyone can jump in regardless of qualifications and present himself or herself to the American people, whether you are a former general, a former politician, a fool, or whatever."~~Colin Powell...more
I plodded through this book to the end, and I now know more about bullfighting than I ever wanted to know. Killing animals for sport is not my idea ofI plodded through this book to the end, and I now know more about bullfighting than I ever wanted to know. Killing animals for sport is not my idea of sport. Although the title is Mexico, and there is a skim of history included, there is not a whole lot until the second half of the book. The characters are well described, but I can't say I felt any affinity with any of them. Had Mr. Michener used an actual tribe and real events it would have been worth the exercise, but it's hard to tell where fiction ends and fact begins. There is a bit of racial prejudice as well, nobody wants to claim being Indian and not Spanish....more
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