Writing in an Age of Silence
by Sara Paretsky
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Author: Sara ParetskyEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-17
ISBN: 1844671224
Number of pages: 138
Publisher: Verso
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Book Review: A Cautious 'Thumbs Up'
Summary: 3 Stars
If You are a Paretsky fan, a mystery fan or simply a fan of books about writers and writing, then you will find something to like about WRITING IN AN AGE OF SILENCE. Notice I didn't say "you'll like WRITING. . ." There's a good reason why.
The essays contained in this volume fall into two categories: 1.) biographical/writing-related; 2.) current events. The essays that fall into category #1 are wonderful. They give the reader a window into Paretsky's life, career and thought-process as a writer. The ones detailing how and why she first went to Chicago and spent a summer between college semesters volunteering at a day camp for underprivileged children are especially insightful. These alone (and they only comprise about half of the book) are worth the cover price.
The remainder of the book consists of what amount to opinion pieces on various current events, most notably the Iraq War. Of course, while these are very worthy topics, Paretsky basically rehashes everything you've already heard about them in the daily media. She says nothing that hasn't already been said before.
If you're a Paretsky completist or able to satisfy yourself with half a book, then WRITING IN AN AGE OF SILENCE is for you. The casual (and frugal) fan is advised to check this one out of the public library---or wait until the author decides to write a straight-up memoir. She's done half of a damn fine one already.
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