THE LAST DAYS OF NIGHT
by Graham Moore
I love this book. I know NOTHING about electricity….but I
understand this book. And I am laughing. That is the essence of a great writer:
to help me understand difficult concepts and to entertain me while my brain is
engaged. This book has it all: humor in
large part, terror at times, mystery, legal shenanigans, hate, love, ethics (or
a lack thereof), subterfuge, science that is understandable and intrigue. Oh yes, and great writing.
The writing is clear, but still offers illumination to the
characters that inhabit the book. Those characters are drawn with great detail
and great sympathy both for the character and for truth. Although the novel takes liberties with the time lines, the
places of events and even the presence of the various players, nothing is lost
either to enjoyment of the book or the science and inventions depicted. The one
remaining mystery is Agnes and she shall remain a mystery until you have finished
the book and read the after notes
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I thought the quotes that start each chapter added to the
depth of engagement for the modern reader – a great addition to the book. This
will be a good for book groups to discuss.
One question to ponder – How much of a villain was Paul, or was he a
villain at all?
5 of 5 stars
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