John Wade has just lost a primary election for the U.S. Senate. He and his wife escape to a remote cabin in northern Minnesota. A few days later his wife disappears. The story moves backwards and forwards in time. Through flashbacks, we learn about John's difficult childhood, his love of magic, his service in Vietnam, and his political ambitions. The author presents a variety of theories for what might have happened. He also presents a great deal of information about motivations and how it is impossible to really know another person. It was extremely well written, and I rate it 5 out of 5.
This was my first book for the Vietnam War Reading Challenge, my third book for the New Author Challenge, and the current month's selection for my book club.
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This was a very powerful book, and it's hard to really describe it without saying too much. I plan to re-read it at some point this year for the challenge.
We posted about your review here on War Through the Generations.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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