The Cider House Rules tells the story of the child Homer Wells raised in an orphanage in Maine. It is a coming-of-age story, but the lives of the Director, Dr. Wilbur Larch, the nurses, and the other children are also part of the story. Some of the orphans are adopted and go on to normal lives, some like Homer and Melony are not, and … Continue reading →
Set in Darkness is the eleventh book in the Inspector Rebus series. Ian Rankin’s crime novels are all set in Scotland, mostly based near Edinburgh. The books are sometimes referred to as “tartan noir.” All of the books are dark, with layers of criminal enterprises, violence, and murders to be investigated. Rebus himself is a little enigmatic, a dogged detective, but also with many … Continue reading →
Remains of the Day is novel written in 1989 by Kazuo Ishiguro. It is narrated by Mr. Stevens, a butler at Darlington Hall. He decides to take a 6-day motoring trip across to the west and shares numerous thoughts and anecdotes along the way. He reflects on his profession, his long-term service to 2 masters, spanning two wars, political upheaval, and many staff at the hall. … Continue reading →
