A short review:
"Beginning in India, the story progresses to Africa where it remains until the protagonist immigrates to America. Marion, the narrator of this fictional autobiography, is one of a set of identical twins. His birth and life at the mission, Missing, provide the basis for the conflicts and triumphs contained in the novel. The historical backdrop, Ethiopia's internal conflicts and coups, impart additional depth to the book's realistic atmosphere. The title "Cutting for Stone" is taken from the Hippocratic oath, but may also reflect a double meaning. The biological father of the Marion and his twin, Shiva, is Thomas Stone, a famous surgeon. In what may be a subconscious effort to emulate and impress their absent parent, both become skilled surgeons. They are "Cutting for Stone".
This one sounds so good I'm adding it to my wish list! Thanks, anachronist.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds interesting. Is it more about Ethiopia, coming of age, coming to self knowledge, bit of romance, mystery? I am intrigued by the mission name Missing. Why is it called that?
ReplyDeleteI like. Thais for participating!
ReplyDelete"I am intrigued by the mission name Missing. Why is it called that? "
ReplyDeleteI don't know - it's on my wish list as well, I haven't read it yet! Judging by reviews it is more about looking for your identity. I am glad you liked it! Even Tracy liked it! Woot!
Even Tracy liked it!
ReplyDeleteAm I so hard to please, my dear? :)
Am I so hard to please, my dear? :) Yes and that's why I value your opinion. Your taste is sophisticated. Of course so far only sophisticated readers have visited my blog but I've looked around a bit and sometimes seen dreadful things.
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you!
ReplyDelete:) Just telling the truth, you are welcome!
ReplyDeleteI've just bought a copy of this book from one of my charity shops (along with The House at Riverton by Kate Morton, The Seeds of Time by John Wyndham and Devil's Advocate by John Humphreys - I really have no resistance!)
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