The Novel by James A. Michener

The Novel by James A. Michener

This book took me an absolute age to read – it must’ve been, at least, 5 weeks!  The pace of the book changed so much that sometimes I was flying through it and at other times I could only stomach a couple of pages at a time.  I’m glad I read it because it gave me some great insight into the journey a book takes from penning to reading but it’s probably not one I would read again…or recommend??

“In this riveting new novel, James A. Michener, America’s preeminent bestselling author, plunges us into the exciting world he knows so well: the world of books. Here is the fascinating story of a writer, editor, critic, and reader locked in a desperate scenario of life, death, love and truth.

Lukas Yoder, a novelist who has had a long, successful career, has written what he believes to be his final book – until tragedy strikes his community and he becomes obsessed with writing about it…. Yoder’s editor must fight to preserve her integrity – and her author – as her firm becomes the target of a corporate takeover…. A critic who teaches literature near Yoder’s hometown struggles with his feelings about Yoder’s success, and his own ambitions…. And finally, a devoted reader helps Yoder solve the mystery that is destroying their community.”  – From the back cover.  Much of the book is padding and makes for some pretty dry reading!

I give this book THREE COFFEE CUPS ☕☕☕