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| Letters about THE TURTLE WARRIOR by Mary Relindes
Ellis |
I have been an avid reader (fiction especially) for forty years and
am particularly fond of Richard Russo, Joyce Carol Oates, Jon
Hassler, Philip Roth, and Louise Erdrich. At first the wonderfully
evocative cover photo on The Turtle Warrior caught my eye.
(Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover.) Then I read the book.
Ellis is a wonderful writer. I can't remember when a novel got to me
like The Turtle Warrior did. I'm convinced that if I were to drive
to Wisconsin to visit the setting of the story, I would run into
Ernie and Rosemary and Bill and Claire and the spirit of Jimmy and
if I walked through the fields on the Lucas farm barefooted, I'd
probably cut my feet on the shards of glass left from Ernie's
plowing of the whiskey bottles. Ellis makes these people and scenes
real. This is her first novel; she must keep writing! The Turtle
Warrior will draw well-deserved comparisons to Louise Erdrich and
Tim O'Brien and Wally Lamb. Ellis's themes are similar to those
found in Peace Like a River, but her novel is a notch above Enger's.
An extremely moving novel.
MK, Fargo, ND
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August 29, 2004
Mary,
This is just a note from a regular person who just read The Turtle
Warrior and thought it was one of the most memorable, painful but
redemptive novels I've ever read. I've never had personal experience
similar that in your writing, but there was a genuine resonance,
can't say how or why.
Thanks for enriching the reading world!
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Ropski
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November 16, 2004
Dear Mary,
"Turtle Warrior" is the most magnificent novel I have ever read and
one I shall keep on my bookshelf forever. I have recommended it to
friends who, in turn, have done the same. The general reaction is,
quite simply, "wow!". I would love to know if you are intending to
release any future publications and when. I am in awe of your
talent.
Sincerely,
Karen van Nijkerk.
United Kingdom
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Hi Mary,
I hope this note finds you because I was just blown away by your
book TURTLE WARRIOR! Absolutely loved it and I'm thrilled to be able
to tell you that in person, if you can call e-mailing (in person).
I've passed your book into at least l0 hands and hope to tell more.
I believe this is your first book and if not please let me know
where to go to find more of your work. I wish you nothing but
success and please, please write another soon.
Sincerely and thanks so much for your wonderful book it made my
vacation that much more meaningful.
Kathy O'Malley (free lance artist from Chicago)
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Mary Relindes Ellis
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