Sweet Hereafter: A Novel by Russell Banks
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Book Reviews of Sweet Hereafter: A Novel
Book Review: WOW!
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally bought the book, not becuase I wanted to, but becuase I needed it for a school project. After opening it and forcing myself to read the first 3 paragraphs (I thought the book was going to be bad) I found myself unable to put it down. Banks is a GREAT novelest. I intend to read his works more often. Once I finished The Sweet Hereafter, I picked up Affliction (I haven't finished it... yet)Book Review: heartbreakingly beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
Russell Banks - one of America's best comtemporary writers is one of the masters of characterization - his portrayal of the devastating loss by an upstate New York community is truly heartrending. Banks gets to the core of his characters and makes you feel as if you know them personally. I also recommend the film of this book, well-directed by Atom Egoyan.Book Review: The most intelligent and haunting book of the decade
Summary: 5 Stars
THE SWEET HEREAFTER is by far, the book of the decade. It was written by Russell Banks, the iceberg that rips other literary works at the seams. Each individual "novella" contained in THE SWEET HEREAFTER is a fascinating, must read. You'd have to an unintelligent naif to not enjoy every element of THE SWEET HEREAFTER. 5 stars(A++)Book Review: infinite spaces in finite confines...
Summary: 5 Stars
have you ever wondered, as you were walking down the street, "hey... i wonder what this person's life is like after our brief encounter?" russel banks is able to capture this query and and answers it in the form of four different perspectives of the same story... beautifully, almost lyrically done. kudos to you, mr. banks.Book Review: Read this book twice.
Summary: 5 Stars
A heartbreakingly beautiful exploration of the space between light and dark, heat and fierce cold; that prolonged moment of unbearable, profound tragedy, what came before and the pale comparison of all that comes after. I could not put it down. I am certain these characters will live with me forever.