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?
James received a letter, which had prompted an immediate
vacation from work. The vacation was a
pretext, as James left work completely.
James’s behavior changed drastically after receiving the letter, for
James did not have long to live. James
initially becomes more involved, experimenting with what life has to
offer. But then becomes reclusive, with
people noticing how James does not appear well.
Since getting the letter, James has been writing letters to James’s
father. Reflecting on one’s life,
without sharing the cause of the letters.
What does James’s father think of the letters?
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 James?
•How is James’s health?
•How does James respond to the letter that was received?
•How would you respond to such a letter?
•How does James’s behavior change?
•What letter does James write to James’s father?
•What does James’s father think of the letter?
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 4
Content 2
Overall 2
