Saturday, November 22, 2008

Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon

Recommended by Barbara

FIC Hemon

The Lazarus Project is based on the true story of the killing of a Jewish immigrant by the chief of the Chicago Police Department in 1908. Hemon, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner, masterfully weaves the past with the present where serious contemporary issues are addrsesed with great wit and humor. This book is a well-deserved finalist for this year's National Book Award. This was an extremely satisfying reading experience.
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