Customer Review: A 500 page historical novel about Mormons and their history of polygamy, told from the perspective of a gay former Mormon who grew up in a polygamous household? Somehow when you try to explain what the book is about, it sounds preposterous -- and yet it works. David Ebershoff has created an... more info
Customer Review: The author is Editor-at-Large for Random House, but needs a refresher course in English grammar. He uses "nauseous" for "nauseated" and is maddeningly inconsistent in his use of the subjunctive mood. Other unimportant, but jarring, errors break the flow of an interesting story.
Customer Review: Let me begin by saying I DID enjoy this book, and I believe the author has a lot in him. This was a big project, indeed. In "Pasadena," the reader is taken on a ride through the early 20th century, into 1945, but mainly dealing in the first 25 years. The author tackles not only Pasadena, but... more info
Customer Review: While reading these David Ebershoff's short stories I kept turning to the back of the book to see his photograph. He reminds me of the boy-next-door and his innocent eyes and slight smile grabs you -- and his short stories are anything less than innocent. Where on earth did Mr. Ebershoff come up... more info
