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The Law of Dreams
The Law of Dreams
Author: Peter Behrens
"The law of dreams is, keep moving." — Few events in history have had the tragic and far-reaching consequences of Ireland's Great Potato Famine. Hundreds of stories have drawn their inspiration from those dark days, but rarely has a work of fiction achieved the beauty of Behrens's novel. — After witnessing the deaths of his family during the bligh...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812978001
ISBN-10: 0812978005
Pages: 416
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3.2 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Very sad and nicely written book about the famine and its aftermath. The images are so vivid, I kept wondering when the movie would be made. The book was so interesting that I am now reading more about the Irish potato famine. The book is certainly worth reading.
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