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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, Feb 26 2003

By	Sonia Li (New Brighton, MN United States) - See all my reviews

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This book completely blew me away...I lived and breathed this and "The Small Rain" for the several days I was reading it. Madeleine L'Engle has a special quality for putting in her characters a realism and essence that unveils the true human nature, flawed yet perfect. She has a wonderful portrayal of the world as it is, and though the books are not always happy, they have a type of hidden joy, an acceptance that they cannot change the world, but they can try to. She has a remarkable talent of being able to touch your very soul, to make you believe there IS something out there, something worth living for, and hope flows throughout her writings even in the darkest times. An altogether awesome book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best!, Oct 20 2002

By	"soccergirl_k87" (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This book is easily the best book that I have ever read, or will ever read. I have read and re-read it for years. Every time I will find something intriguing and new. I love this book! :-)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A master storyteller holds us from page one on..., May 30 2001

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Great literature, in my opinion, teaches us about ourselves and the world around us. The best literature, though, teaches without us ever knowing we are being taught -- we are so captivated, caught up in the unfolding of events before us, that we fail to realize how deeply we empathize with and truly "know" the characters presented, and therefore we understand/know ourselves just a little better.

"A Severed Wasp" draws you into a seemingly large cast of characters that all require the reader's attention and empathy. Kudos to an outstanding author for keeping characters, plotlines, and flashbacks so well wrought that this reader couldn't put the book down the first time I read it! Each character has its proper place in the story, and the reader is led to empathize and understand each point of view in its proper place. Completely enjoyable storytelling can be found in these pages.

The reading of "A Small Rain" is not necessary to enjoy this book. Reading more of L'Engle's marvelous stories, though, is required -- quite a few of her books are on my shelf of "best literature".

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5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book I've read in a LONG time....

When I saw "The Small Rain" in the bookstore a while back, I was so excited to see that Madeleine L'Engle has written adult novels. Lisez davantage

Published on Dec 17 2000 by Just-a-girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful....
This is a wonderful story of the reconciliation of life's memories of the past with the present. A Severed Wasp is a continuation of the story of Katherine Forrester that began... Lisez davantage

Published on Aug 3 2000 by Eric Brotheridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Reading
A Severed Wasp is an example of Madeline L'Engle's fictional writing at it's best. This novel continues the story of Katherine Vigneras (previously Forrester) from the book's... Lisez davantage

Published on Jul 5 2000 by Ashley Frost

5.0 out of 5 stars A Severed Wasp: A triumph
Wasp is much better than its prequel, The Small Rain. The main character is elderly, which I found refreshing. It made me look forward to old age. Lisez davantage

Published on Jun 27 2000 by Audrey