I just finished reading the book Cold Mountain today, when I was struck by this sudden thought about the last chapter before the epilogue.

The fact that Inman is the sole survivor of the story, or so it seems, as he survives every man he crosses along the path of his journey, his death is rather surprising. (Not if you're familiar with the story or ( Read more... )

It's amazing how as a first time author, he achieved such critical acclaim. It is a very rare thing to happen to unknown authors. The publishing business is a dog-eat-dog world, so Frazier was just a lucky guy.
Powerful and compelling, the novel was hailed upon publication as a literary masterpiece and modern classic. Soon enough not long after it ( Read more... )

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I have been reading the book "Cold Mountain" for the 3rd time and I decided I will write down every book that Ada reads in the novel.
I haven't yet finished the book but I am close so if I have missed a book I'll edit the post to add it.I am thinking that after I finish Cold Mountain I will start reading the books Ada read through the novel.


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