Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Magician's Assistant

I have been a fan of Ann Patchett's writing, ever since I read Bel Canto in 2003.  After that book, I decided to read her third novel, The Magician's Assistant.  Now I've had a chance to reread it for book club tonight.

What I particularly like at Patchett's writing is her smooth prose which reads as though it took her no effort to write.  I also enjoy her characters who are full of heart. This particular story takes place in Los Angeles and the small town of Alliance, Nebraska.  As a transplant from the midwest to Southern California, and a two-time patron of the Magic Castle, I also enjoy Patchett's sense of place.

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