By Ferrol Sams
The second in the trilogy, this book covers college years for young Porter Osborne, Jr. Race, religion and sex are the major themes, while WWII looms in the background. Pranks are plentiful (at times very immature) and humor is widespread, with occasional moments of tearing up. Second read was a bit more attentive than first, since I didn't have to rush through it as before, but impressions remained quite the same, as far as I can tell. [528pp.]
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The Master and Margarita
By Mikhail Bulgakov
This is a second reading, about 23 years or so after the first. It was not quite as I remembered. Perhaps I am now seeing things through other people's eyes as well as my own, and my criticism and/or sensitivity levels are increased. I remembered this book as much more humorous and more focused than it seemed on this read. It is still interesting and worth the read if you're into magic realism. Also, this edition contains many helpful notes that explain the historical and political context of the book. [412pp.]
Link to book.
This is a second reading, about 23 years or so after the first. It was not quite as I remembered. Perhaps I am now seeing things through other people's eyes as well as my own, and my criticism and/or sensitivity levels are increased. I remembered this book as much more humorous and more focused than it seemed on this read. It is still interesting and worth the read if you're into magic realism. Also, this edition contains many helpful notes that explain the historical and political context of the book. [412pp.]
Link to book.
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