It was so hot this July 4th that I read two long books.
Amanda Knox Waiting to Be Heard is a quick read. Amanda was an American exhange student in Italy. During her first few months in Italy she was accused of participating the brutal murder of her British apartment mate. The case unfolds from her point of view.
Amanda writes her side of the story in simple clear sentences. She makes the case for her innocence. The detailed account shows the Italian legal system to be plainly "un American".
Just after the book's release date, the Italian court overturned her acquittal.
I predict she will continue on to become a successful journalist.
A Guide to the Perplexed by Dara Horn is a complicated novel. There are two story lines one contemporary and one historical. The author is a master of weaving the stories together and developing two settings, two set of characters and one over arching theme. This book would be excellent to read with a Book club. It brings up many thoughtful questions.
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