The Look of Amie Martine by Laurie Perez

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I think it was Einstein that said, "Intelligence is more than knowledge; it is also imagination."

The Look of Amie Martine is an exhilarating trip of vast knowledge and exquisite imagination.

Perez's mastery of word arrangements and interesting metaphors make for a delightful picnic along the way.

Her description of "oneness" explodes in my mind.

Robertson Davies said, "A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight."

The Look is one of those great books; it needs to be re- read and re-read, as its offerings are too great to be grasped in one go.

I also have the sequel, The Power of Amie Martine, but I'll keep it stowed. I want to get the most out of the current trip. When I am ready for added enlightenment, I will start on the sequel.
Marlene Cheng





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