Just as I was starting Mark Helprin's Winter's Tale I got into a conversation with two friends about it. I don't actually remember at this point what motivated me to buy it when I did, but I'm glad it happened. The book isn't a fast read, but it's a very enjoyable one. It's a little hard to describe though other than to say is a novel of magical realism set in New York throughout the entire twentieth century (though mostly the winters) with memorable characters (including a horse). Even if I were to say much more I doubt I could do it justice.
posted by kristin at 11:00 AM