The Scent of Sake has memorable characters. But it's the way the story is told that makes this book less than wonderful. Nonetheless, I still think that it was an enjoyable read. For a few hours, I was transported into the world of sake merchants in 19th Century Japan, following, but never rooting f
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The Scent of Sake has memorable characters. But it's the way the story is told that makes this book less than wonderful. Nonetheless, I still think that it was an enjoyable read. For a few hours, I was transported into the world of sake merchants in 19th Century Japan, following, but never rooting for its main character, Riye, quite a woman to say the least.
I would be unfair to compare this book to James Clavell's Shogun or even to Pearl Buck's The Good Earth. The Scent of Sake is not a masterpiece but can be thoroughly enjoyed on a cool, rainy day -- with excellent Sake if possible.
The Queen of Silks is definitely one of the best books I have read so far this year. The book is a page-turner. I could not wait to see what would happen with the characters but at the same time, I was reluctant to finish the book because then I would not be so enthralled anymore.
Enticing, tragic, horrific sometimes, the story of Sepulchre will linger in my mind for the years to come. The author of this book, Kate Moss, is a fantastic storyteller.
How to Be Single
The author, Liz Tucillo, absolutely nailed it in the head, that thing called, being single.
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The Scent of Sake
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The Scent of Sake has memorable characters. But it's the way the story is told that makes this book less than wonderful. Nonetheless, I still think that it was an enjoyable read. For a few hours, I was transported into the world of sake merchants in 19th Century Japan, following, but never rooting f ... (continue)
The Scent of Sake has memorable characters. But it's the way the story is told that makes this book less than wonderful. Nonetheless, I still think that it was an enjoyable read. For a few hours, I was transported into the world of sake merchants in 19th Century Japan, following, but never rooting for its main character, Riye, quite a woman to say the least.
I would be unfair to compare this book to James Clavell's Shogun or even to Pearl Buck's The Good Earth. The Scent of Sake is not a masterpiece but can be thoroughly enjoyed on a cool, rainy day -- with excellent Sake if possible.
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Queen of Silks
The Queen of Silks is definitely one of the best books I have read so far this year. The book is a page-turner. I could not wait to see what would happen with the characters but at the same time, I was reluctant to finish the book because then I would not be so enthralled anymore.
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Sepulchre
Enticing, tragic, horrific sometimes, the story of Sepulchre will linger in my mind for the years to come. The author of this book, Kate Moss, is a fantastic storyteller.
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The Reincarnationist
The idea of past lives colliding with present events is an interesting premise. Although the storyline did not get me engaged enough.
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