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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This was a pretty typical Bryce Courtenay book. A little too long in parts especially Nick and Ana's time in Japan, and a little to much preaching about the environment. There are other books by this author that are better, but overall a good read. ( ) This is the second book in The Persimmon Tree series by Bryce Courtenay. The story, as is common with Courtenay, covers a lot of years and includes some real events. It is quite epic. Covering a period from the Second World War to just after the turn of the century, this is a tale of love, romance, espionage, corrupt politicians, and business. Starring two very different women, one exotic, damaged and shrewd, the other beautiful, determined and zealous. Both share a love for the same man. At a mere 601 pages, it isn't as long as some Courtenay books, but very readable and enjoyable. ‘Fishing For Stars’ was not as enjoyable as previous Bryce Courtenay reads. However, I have yet to read a story written in the first person, which I like. Give me a third person narrative any day! Having not long finished reading the ‘The Persimon Tree’ I found references to this book longwinded and tiresome. The highlights of this book were those sections set during my lifetime, which re-told much of the political times of my life. However, even this was spoiled by references to future accomplishments of our politicians, and activists, of the seventies. I think I would find myself glancing through the next of Mr Courtenay’s books, prior to purchasing, if I hear that it is linked to a previous book. If you do not mind reading ‘first person’ stories then you may enjoy ‘Fishing For Stars’. It just rates three stars. In contrast I have two books to read in the ‘An American Family Portrait Series’. These seven books are about an American family, tracing their loves over a period of two hundred years. Jack Cavanaugh has managed to keep this series interesting and alive with minimal references to earlier books. no reviews | add a review
Nicholas Duncan is a semi-retired shipping magnate who resides in idyllic Beautiful Bay in Indonesia, where he is known as the old patriarch of the islands. He is grieving the loss of his beautiful Eurasian wife, Anna, and is suffering for the first time from disturbing flashbacks to WWII, the scene of their first meeting and early love. His other wartime lover is the striking Marg Hamilton, a powerful and influential political player in Australia who has remained close to Nick. Marg suspects Nick is suffering the onset of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and organises for a specialist to meet with him in Sydney. But when they meet, Tony Freedman stirs long-buried emotions in Nick and the two men don't hit it off. Nick leaves in an explosion of anger and finds himself in hospital after being hit by a car. Tony visits and encourages Nick to write as a form of therapy - to write about Anna. So he sets about writing about the woman who has inspired him since his late teens, and in doing so draws us into the compelling tale of the life he has lived post war-hero days: building a shipping empire, navigating international corruption, supporting his wife's third-world education crusade and loving the women who inspire him. Set in the exotic locale of the Spice Islands during the excitement of post-war prosperity and possibility, and driven by strong, colourful characters, this book is truly epic in scope. The question at its heart, is: is it possible for a man to love two women? No library descriptions found. |
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