Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

An excellent read - with an Ethiopian of Indian/American decent, this medically based epic novel binds the reoccurring themes of suppressed emotions, medical procedures and twin ship. The author has an lyrical use of language and evokes an Ethiopia beyond the famines and dire human situation we see on the news. The country and it's people are brought to life and the religious and historical depth of this entrancing country are beautifully drawn out. Slow to start this novel pulls you in eventually, as you begin to care about the twins and their adoptive parents.

Words to describe this book: epic, bloody good, Dickensianly over written, laboured, liverish, too long, cleverly sewn together. Marks between 6 & 9 so highly marked for this year!

Next Book
Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

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16th December 2010
at Thai Restaurant 209 Munster Road!
Christmas get together,
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