Chris Bohjalian's Reviews
Reviews of Chris’s Work
May.01.2013
Published by Booklist
"Mastering matters subtle and grotesque, Bohjalian combines intricate plotting and bewitching sensuality with historical insight and a profound sense of place to create an...
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Jul.25.2012
Published by The Associated Press
“It takes a talented novelist to combine fully ripened characters, an engrossing storyline, exquisite prose and set it against a horrific historical backdrop — in this case, the...
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Jul.23.2012
Published by Oprah.com
“A searing, tautly woven tale of war and the legacy it leaves behind…A nuanced, sophisticated portrayal of what it means not only to endure, but to insist on hope.”
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Jul.17.2012
Published by The Washington Post
"Bohjalian deftly weaves the many threads of this story back and forth, from past to present, from abuse to humanity, from devastation to redemption. His ability to add irony and...
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Jul.14.2012
Published by Entertainment Weekly
"Drawing for the first time on his own heritage, Bohjalian (Midwives) — the grandson of Armenian survivors — pours passion, pride, and sadness into his tale of ethnic destruction...
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Jul.11.2012
Published by Good Housekeeping
"The Sandcastle Girls" is one of the Summer's "Best Books to Read on Vacation," a beach book that will "carry you away."
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Jun.07.2012
Published by The Armenian Weekly
"The scope of The Sandcastle Girls is almost epic. . .While there are the rich personal stories that his readers connect to, what he has achieved is much larger....
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Jun.01.2012
Published by Library Journal
"Bohjalian powerfully narrates an intricately nuanced romance with a complicated historical event at the forefront. With the centennial of the Armenian genocide fast approaching,...
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Jun.01.2012
Published by Booklist
"A powerful and moving story based on real events seldom discussed. It will leave you reeling."
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May.28.2012
Published by Publishers' Weekly
"Powerful. . .Bohjalian’s storytelling makes this a beautiful, frightening, and unforgettable read."
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About Chris
Lincoln, Vermont’s Chris Bohjalian is the critically acclaimed author of 16 books, including eight New York Times bestsellers. His work has been translated into over 25 languages and three times become movies.
His epic novel of the Armenian Genocide, The...
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