Fiction Book Club
Inamorata
by Joseph Gangemi
Buy book: $16.73

Inspired by this real-life event, Inamorata follows Martin Finch, a twenty-year-old Harvard graduate student and member of Scientific American’s investigative committee, on the case of a lifetime--an examination of the powers of Philadelphia “society psychic” Mina Crawley.

 

And now for something completely different.....

I have a hold on this one at the library. A fascinating start, tight, intelligent writing. And a story that departs from the last few reads.

I have become very interested in this book. Looking forward to the next chapter. This is a new experience for me and I am loving it.

Well, another fictional novel based on fact which I do not like as have said before - like my facts straight, thank you very much.

Have of course researched a bit on the main character, did not find much and the subject matter of psychics is not my cup of tea - can't win 'em all, Suzanne - - but my likes are far outweighing my dislikes - - so your ratings are still good.

-Doris-

Come on, Lighten up!!! The jacket blurb said this NOVEL was based on a true incident. I take pleasure in the writing and the plot, no matter the source of inspiration. And this one is pleasing me..I'm picking up my library copy tomorrow.

Definitely different from "A Blessed Event"...which, in my opinion, is a blessed thing! I'm very interested in this one...It sounds like a keeper!!! The first installment left me hanging!

I wonder if this book's rights have already been sold for a movie? I can totally see it on the big screen.

So far, I like it-the writing is so good that I am ignoring the subject matter (psychics). This period in time is interesting and you have to love a character that subsists on "ketchup sandwiches:!

I'm surprised that I've only read 3 chapters in Inamorata. It feels like I already know, and care about, the characters. I'm very much enjoying the writing style.

Another person mentioned that they liked their facts "straight". That started me thinking. I actually like the facts flushed out with fiction, to get a better feel for what the first-hand experience, in the moment, may have been like for those involved.

Thanks for this book (I plan to check it out and read the whole thing), and thanks for your service! What a great way to sample books - which I love to do, but usually get too overwhelmed with options and give up. This is a wonderful service!

Hi - in response to your response - I do like historical fiction - but in a case like this where it concerns one particular person - would prefer it in biographical form - glad you are enjoying it - Doris -

I agree with Lori (see above). After reading the few excerpts we've had, I really feel like I know the characters. I'm interested in their lives, what they're thinking, what they're doing, how they're existing. It takes a very good writer to suck you in right away, without going into long details about things.

I've added this to my wish list of books to read. Between what I have on my shelves and the list I'm compiling, I have no reason to EVER say I have nothing to do! :)

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"What wild desires, what restless torments seize
The hapless man, who feels the book-disease..."
- Dr. John Ferriar (from the poem Bibliomania, 1863)

I too agree that this is a winner! I never would have looked at this book on my own, but now I am intrigued enough to finish it. I will look for this at the library. Thanks Suzanne, for bringing diversity to my reading.

This book is so cool. Ilove it. I am really into it. I really wanted to know more about pschycology and i think this is my chance. this book So great. I am holding it.
-Nimmy

My dad, also of Italian extraction, had to drop out of med school when his father passed away, but loved to read med texts when he was not hard at work in a shoe factory. So my heart is moved by much of what I'm reading. Looks like Finch is finally going to get the break he much needs and deserves. Love the way Gangemi has turned the tables on the senator's son! A good read. Will check it out from my public library real soon. Thanks for your great service, Suzanne. Not a book I would have chosen "on my own."

Yep, I love it too - have already got a copy winging it's way to me!

It's not my cup of tea so far, but I might give it a shot. Psychology is really not my subject.

I got my library copy yesterday so I'm a little ahead of the daily reads. It just gets better and better. Hard to believe this is a first novel....this guy has talent!

I was kind of hooked, but now that I read todays I really want to get the book. My brother works at the Woolworth Building so it caught my attention right away. For anyone interested in more paranormal stuff, there is a book called Lily Dale (supposedly a true story) of a psychic town in upstate new york, that is a hotbed of psychic activity.

I'm not crazy about this one, think I will pass on it. It took me awhile just to muddle though the preview. Oh well different strokes for...

As a brief side note, aside from discovering great books to read (and, yes, some clunkers on occasion), I have found another benefit from the book club. I went to reserve this at my usual library branch and was going to have to have it shipped from a smaller branch. Instead, I took my lunch hour and travelled out to the smaller branch. They have a beautiful library in an historical building in the middle of their quaint little town. Who knew that this great place existed?

It's great that I can discover wonderful things about my hometown via a bookclub based in Florida!