The Skill of Our Hands

from TheDivineOomba

I loved the first book. Interesting characters, interesting world, interesting magic. But, this book, the sequel, is a very poor second to the first. First, it hits you over the head with a message. A very loud, big message that doesn't let go. Yes, Arizona's illegal immigration legislation is ba...

from quondame

This is the kind of highly political book I can enjoy, because the politics are completely rooted in who the characters are and the choices they make. It is also a well plotted story with excellent flow not impeded at all for me by Oskar's constant inserts. I found Oskar the most interesting char...

from jsburbidge

This is a good contemporary example of Littérature engagée. We have become used to a discourse in which, because it is asserted that everything is political, and because many works elicit strong personal reactions because of traits which align them with one side or another in the culture wars, we...

from jsburbidge

This is a good contemporary example of Littérature engagée. We have become used to a discourse in which, because it is asserted that everything is political, and because many works elicit strong personal reactions because of traits which align them with one side or another in the culture wars, we...