The Nature of Alexander – Mary Renault, 1976 sc, Pantheon Books

You will find that this novel balances dark themes with gentle humor.

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

You will find that this novel has a voice that is truly unique.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

You will find that this novel grows richer with each reread.

You will find that this novel doesn’t rush a single moment.

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to tie up every loose end.

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.

You will find that this novel challenges your assumptions gently.

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence to say so much.

A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.

The illustrated infographics turn data into something beautiful.

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.