This book review was written by Eugene Kernes
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Genre = Novel
Collection = You Are Not a Stranger Here by Adam Haslett
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Is This An Overview?
Owen and Hillary are brother and
sister who are devoted to each other.
Their bond developed due to a loss of a parent when they were
young. Both end up liking Ben, for Ben
can sympathize with their sadness. Ben
also experienced a tragic loss of a parent at a young age. Hillary and Ben were together for a time
until Ben had to move away due to a job.
Coming back into their lives many years later, married with
children. The siblings still care for
Ben, but do not want to get in each other’s way. They are more devoted to each other. How did Ben effect the siblings?
Questions to Consider while Reading the Book
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•Who is Owen?
•Who is Hillary?
•Who is Ben?
•Why are Owen and Hillary close?
•What about Ben do the siblings like?
•How did Ben affect the siblings’ lives?
Book Details
Edition: First Anchor Books Edition
Publisher: Anchor Books [Random House]
Edition ISBN: 0385509529
Pages to read: 237
Publication: 2003
1st Edition: 2002
Format: Paperback
Ratings out of 5:
Readability 5
Content 2
Overall 2
