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Graphic Novel Review: Ghost World by Daniel Clowes
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Graphic Novel Review: Ghost World by Daniel Clowes

Man of la BookAugust 15, 2023

I feel that Ghost World has a lot of lost potential, but never builds on it. Some of the panels are very well done but that doesn’t help

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Book Review: The Land of Short Sentences by Stine Pilgaard
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Book Review: The Land of Short Sentences by Stine Pilgaard

Man of la BookMarch 3, 2022

I enjoyed reading about the daily life of a different culture. The translator, did a fantastic job at getting the spirit and atmosphere across

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Book Review: The Cat Who Saved Books by  Sōsuke Natsukawa
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Book Review: The Cat Who Saved Books by  Sōsuke Natsukawa

Man of la BookDecember 30, 2021

The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa is a short fable, a feel-good story which was a nice read during this time of year

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Book Review: Ghosts of Gotham by Craig Schaefer
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Book Review: Ghosts of Gotham by Craig Schaefer

Man of la BookApril 29, 2019

A novel taking place in present day New York City involving a search for a missing manuscript by Edgar Allan Poe in a hidden world of magic & magical creatures

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Book Review: Family Trust by Kathy Wang
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Book Review: Family Trust by Kathy Wang

Man of la BookNovember 9, 2018

Stanley Huang has claimed for years that he is very rich. Now that Stanley Huanghas pancreatic cancer his family wants details of his fortune to be revealed.

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Book Review: America for Beginners by Leah Franqui
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Book Review: America for Beginners by Leah Franqui

Man of la BookAugust 7, 2018

The book shows us the same traveling experience through three sets of eyes, Mrs. Sengupta, Satya, and the American Rebecca Elliot.

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Book Review: Tobacco Wars By Paul Seesequasis
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Book Review: Tobacco Wars By Paul Seesequasis

Man of la BookJuly 27, 2011

Following the adventures of Pocahontas and Ben Johnson in the early 17th Century Tobacco Wars By Paul Seesequasis traverses the world

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Book Review: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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Book Review: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Man of la BookAugust 18, 2010

Cutting for Stone is a glorious family / medical saga covering multiple generations and locations. Marion, the narrator, is an emotional and intelligent person

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