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Montaro Caine: A Novel (2013)

by Sidney Poitier(Favorite Author)

3.26 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0385531117 (ISBN13: 9780385531115)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Spiegel & Grau

review 1: Loved the dedication: "To my mother, Evelyn Poitier, whose knowledge of the universe was instictual. She could barely read or write, but she knew...andTo Carl Sagan for introducing me to his many books about the cosmos, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe at large.I am looking forward to seeing them again, in places yet unknown."The book is a mystical sci-fi mystery, that seemingly debates science or faith, which is (more) believable. It will definitely make you look at the universe differently!The book is beautifully written, I was just hoping that one of the black/non-white characters would have a more prominent role. Quote from the book: "A man has to stand up to hard times, no matter what"
review 2: 21st Pick, February 2014 ~ Chosen by Nadine.Average ... morerating was a 2.5/5 stars. Three members gave it 3.5 stars, the rest were 1-2.5 stars. It started with intrigue but ended very unsatisfying. Mary Ann was the only one who enjoyed the read overall. Everyone else felt very let down by the end. It could be interpreted as symbolism, of the divinity of mankind and humanity, or it could be a sci-fi/metaphysical mystery, but the story felt confused about which it wanted to be. It also felt like the editor was out to lunch and afraid to edit an elderly Hollywood legend...Meeting Highlights ~ We met at Carrabba's on 18th, but were very disappointed. Will not likely go back. Plus, no round tables! In attendance: Nadine, Marilyn, Kimber, Mary Ann, Pam, Robin, Vicki and Adriane. The meeting lasted about 2.5 hours.Vicki gave 3 books and we voted on the July pick: ORPHAN TRAIN by Christina Baker Kline!Next meeting will be Sunday, April 13th less

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