Sister North : A Novel

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Summary: The writing is quite good and the story is interesting.
Review: I was interested in most of the characters, and wanted to find
out what would happen to them. The only character that seemed a
bit annoying to me was "Patrick," and I have a feeling that he
was meant to be at least somewhat annoying. The major thing that
caused me to give this book three stars instead of four, was the
fact that I was rather diappointed with the ending. I was very
disappointed with how the character of Sister North was handled
at the end. It was not what I would have expected, and was
omething of a let-down for me. Even given that, though, I'd have
to say that overall I did enjoy this book.

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Summary: A master with quirky characters.
Review: Jim Kokoris's debut novel "The Rich Part of Life" is an all time gem of a book, and if you have not read it you should. That said it is always with a sense of trepidation that I approach the sophomore effort of an author when the debut is so beloved. Is it possible to live up to the reader's expectations when the first book was such a delightful reading experience? Jim Kokoris certainly has a way with quirky characters, sort of a less outrageous John Irving. Sister North is no exception to this and is peppered with lovable oddballs. Sam is a shallow, disillusioned Chicago lawyer who's life has taken an unexpected turn for the worse. He heads out on a road trip of sorts to track down Sister North, a wise talking nun whose calm, clear advise is dispensed on the airwaves. Once Sam arrives in the small town that the Sister calls home, his life becomes intertwined with an unusual cast of characters. Does Sam find fulfillment and hope in this most unlikely of places? Perhaps. Did this reader love this effort as much as The Rich Part of Life?", sadly, no. A good second effort, and highly readable, but the sophomore curse seems firmly in place.

Rating:
Summary: Sister North: A Novel
Review: This book was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I am wondering if the two other bad reviewers were reading the same book as I was!!! I can't wait for the next book!