Tim Murphy (8)

I love reading Tim Murphy's books. He is a master storyteller, involves me in his plots, always teaches me something, and writes beautifully. Christodora was spectacular, Correspondents only slightly less so and that was because it took a long time to get involved. I didn't need to learn about the family history or the history of the town. That kept me from becoming engaged and for a while I questioned continuing. Once I met Rita and her boyfriend and family members, I was deeply immersed in this story of a reporter for a major American progressive newspaper in Beirut during the war on Iraq. There was so much I didn't know before reading this book, but by the end I had learned enough to be even more ashamed of the US, and even more enthralled with the characters and story line. I can't wait to read Mr. Murphy's next book!… (altro)

This is a story about being human, being intelligent, being.frightened, being traumatized, being loved and giving love, and the fact that there are similarities and differences and strengths and frailties among all humans, in all nations, a d all families. A young Irish-Arab woman becomes a war correspondent, and together, she and her Arab translator, survive. Survive physically and emotionally, yet the strength and determination it takes is overwhelming! A well-written, very readable saga,vI strongly recommend this for the times we live in!… (altro)