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A Northern Light

I want to be able to write like this.

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Filed Under: books and reading, historical fiction, the writing life

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  1. Natalie Aguirre says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Yeah, I loved that book too.

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  2. jdcoughlin says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Or, you want to remember the day you wished you could write like that.

    Loved the book, too!

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  3. Nicole says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    I just finished reading this a few weeks ago and loved it. I want to be able to write like that as well.

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  4. sally apokedak says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    That is without a doubt one of the most beautifully written books ever. I disagree with the author’s worldview in a big way. I’m about as anti-feminist as you can come. So I couldn’t love the book. And yet, I have to hand it to Jennifer Donnelly. She’s one of the best writers I’ve ever read. If I ever write half as well, I’ll consider myself a great success.

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  5. Rosslyn Elliott says

    February 7, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Interesting! I looked up one of her adult historical romance books some time ago, and thought it was good quality but not great. But when I just looked at the first pages of A Northern Light, I agree that the writing is terrific. Maybe she found her voice in young adult writing! I’ll have to read the whole thing.

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  6. Heidi Willis says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I’ve never read that, but a recommendation from you is all I need to know I’d love it. πŸ™‚

    I think that so often when I read, especially lately. Do you think all those brilliant authors think the same?

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  7. Irene Latham says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Have you had a chance yet to read REVOLUTION? Hard to like the main character, and the passages told through letters are a bit dense, but overall a really impressive read. SO much research! And her writing is just plain inspiring. Would love to hear your thoughts!

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  8. Caroline Starr Rose says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    I think one reason I’ve responded so strongly to the story (beyond the gorgeous writing) is the protagonist, Mattie. She strikes me as a character I’d have befriended, if she were real, and all.

    She reminds me a lot of Francie from A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, another character I adore.

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  9. A.L. Sonnichsen says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    You just keep making me add books to my tbr list, don’t you!! πŸ˜‰

    Thank you!!

    Amy

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  10. Lisa Schroeder says

    February 8, 2011 at 12:41 am

    One of my all-time favorite books. Now I want to reread it. πŸ™‚

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  11. Joanne Fritz says

    February 8, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Every writer is unique. You already write like yourself, Caroline. And you’re obviously good at it or you wouldn’t have a contract!

    That said, I often wish I could write like certain authors too.

    A Northern Light has been on my TBR list forever. Now I’ll have to push it up a few notches. If you liked it that much, it must be terrific! (And A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of my all-time favorites.)

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  12. Tricia J. O'Brien says

    February 8, 2011 at 5:06 am

    This book is on my shelf, waiting for me to get to it. I read Revolution first and was blown away by her writing. After your simple but to the point post, I’m cracking open A Northern Light asap.

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  13. BeautifulDees says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:47 am

    You will write like that, just keep believing in your self and your dream…I admire you,you go girl. I wish I had followed my writing dream’s…who know’s maybe I will. Keep up the good work.
    Love,Debbie

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