not mean Christmas, but the summer holidays! For
many people this means packing their bags and
leaving home, work and worries behind to relax and
have a nice cocktail by the pool or on a sandy beach
and READ. Boyd gives you some hints as to what
could make for good summer-reading.
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>>an overview of new bookreviews
Eça de Queirós
The crime of father Amaro
of 19th century realism from Portugal. With its eye
for detail, its exquisite gallery of minor characters
and its sense of real life both in the city and in the
country-side, Eça de Queirós' novel is a treat for
anyone looking to be immersed in a Portugal of over
a hundred years ago. 'The crime of father Amaro is
not simply a tale of amorality on the part of Father
Amaro, but a complex story about morals and the
difference between what people preach and what
they practice.
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what should I read next?
classic novels that demand to be read, so many new and
exciting novels are published every day and there is so
much interesting non-fiction material available that
choosing becomes almost impossible. If you would like to
get a glimpse of what might be on my bedside table very
soon, and if you would like to discuss my choices...
>>read my next read
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