Books by Mark Helprin
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review 1: The setting is Manhattan, just after World War II. Harry Copeland recently has returned from four years as an elite paratrooper, having fought the Nazis over an entire continent. He has known mortal peril, fought bravely, and witnessed suffering. Back home, he finds that he has i...
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review 1: I thoroughly enjoyed this book despite Helprin's controversial views and crotchety tone. Here's why: 1. It's extremely well-written. Helprin has an impressive vocabulary yet he doesn't write cumbersome, circular sentences. 2. His arguments contain insights so sharp that they ...