Things Invisible to See

This is an old favorite book of mine, one that I read the moment it was published in 1984, and have read again several times since. My first edition copy is signed by the author. Baseball, brothers, love, and some magic realism make for a very entertaining read. The listing of a Cowley edition of the......more

Three and a half stars. In a mystical take on magical realism, this novel set primarily in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1941 and 1942 tells the story of fraternal twin brother Willie and Ben Harkissian. While Willie has the brains, Ben is easygoing and athletically talented. Shortly after their high schoo......more