Another Lincoln Rhyme novel by Jeffery Deaver. This one is centered around the topic of illegal immigration from China. It is fascinating to read the descriptions of Chinese culture, traditions, and superstitions (run fast in front of an oncoming car for good luck!). As usual, there are lots of characters and interesting plot twists.
There are a few instances of poor proofreading, like: he got out of bed and got into the shower. He heard a noise, so he jumped out of bed to see what it was. Boo!
As a side note, a really interesting book I had to read in law school was The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. It is about Hmong refugees who moved to the U.S. after helping us fight in the Vietnam war. The title references a young girl's epilepsy, which is seen much differently by her family than by the American doctors who try to treat her. It is a great book that illuminates the differences in perspective and culture between the Hmong refugees and the Americans who interact with them.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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