The author is amazing at describing his environment in a way that helps you vividly imagine the story. The tone and pace are both relatively calm which makes for a relaxing read.
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, Paperback
Amazing new American fiction set mostly in Chicago. Nathan Hill has an amazing voice for story telling and the book is captivating from the first page to the last.
The Nix by Nathan Hill
A multi generational family saga that depicts someone’s perseverance to survive through hardships and learning if you or your environment dictates who you become as a person.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Everyone is reading this book. You should too. Amazing insights woven into a powerful story across multiple strong characters.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
A charming story that is easy to digest. A quick read. Gives some insight into the world of video game design that I’ve never thought about before but touches on human psychology in a way that is interesting.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: 9780593466490
A follow up on his masterpiece The Nix. Wellness is another interesting story about love, family, relationships, and self.
