Consequences of the Spanish Civil War

The text on the back of Guernica by Dave Boling, is filled with sadness, pain and tragedy. Despite this, in the book I also found humour and happiness, which made it easier to take in what was really important in the book.
I knew very little about specific events during the Spanish Civil War and the air attack on Guernica, so it was interesting and valuable to see it from the perspectives of the civilians on the ground and inspired me to read and learn more.
That it was Boling's first book and you could see that in some places, especially where he felt the need to over-explain the character's feelings. Sometimes it is better to say less and let the readers interpret what the characters feel.
Josefine

Title: Guernica Author: Dave Boling ISBN: 978-0-330-46066-8

Summer Reading

I just picked up a leaflet at the library with this summer’s Richard and Judy selection. I don’t watch their show (mainly because I don’t have a working TV right now) but I must say that their selection of books is quite interesting. Some of my favourites that I have had my eyes on before are The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee and Guernica by Dave Boling. Stephen Carter’s Palace Council seems quite interesting as well especially since there is currently a black president in the White House. Some of the others The Great Lover, Mystery Man and The Senator’s Wife didn’t appeal to me as much. I guess the charm of this book club, is their wide selection and you can find anything there.
Josefine

My recommendations: The Outcast by Sadie Jones