In the Shadow of the Banyan

Poignant tale of a young girl living as a refuge under the regime of the Khmer Rouge. My only problem with it is that sometimes the knowledge of the main character seemed beyond that of her age in the book. Beautifully written.

I just finished reading a beautiful novel, called, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. It tells of an older man who embarks on a journey of discovery and redemption. I've also finished reading another memorable book called, Forgotten Country. There are so many good books I've read this year, many of them debut novels that have been well reviewed. Some have even appeared on short lists for awards.