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Uncertain Journey, a new book by Greek-American Novelist James Rouman
Uncertain Journey by James Rouman

A New Book by James Rouman

Illegal immigrants, con men, batty neighbors, invisible trashmen, philosophizing doctors, battling ethnic communities and always the dreamers: Greek-American novelist James Rouman writes of the convoluted glory that is America.

 

Uncertain Journey
the perilous journey of an illegal immigrant

Kirkus Star“A subtle, absorbing portrait of the immigrant experience.” — Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Star for “remarkable merit”



Critics Love Underwater Dreams
A Modern Greek Tragedy

Underwater Dreams, a novel by Greek American novelist James Rouman

Discover a critically-acclaimed Modern Greek Tragedy with a classic feel.

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Underwater Dreams Reviews

” … A laudable effort … an interesting addition to the literature of the Greek American immigrant experience.” — Odyssey Magazine
“The characters in Underwater Dreams, and the depth of their feelings for one another remain in my head and heart. I suspect they’ll be there for a long time.” — Robert Krause, The National Herald

Reviews

IndieReader Review

Reviewed by Sonia Tsuruoka for IndieReader: Uncertain Journey is, at its heart, …

Book of the Year Award

Uncertain Journey is a finalist in 2 categories: Literary Fiction and …

Nashua Telegraph Review

Uncertain Journey explores shadowy world of illegal aliens By PAUL COLLINS, …

Odyssey Magazine Review

With Uncertain Journey, James Rouman delves deeper into the literature of the …

The Greek Star

"The characters are so well-defined, you find yourself not wanting to leave …

Kirkus Starred Review

"Writing with a limpid prose and a shrewd sympathy for his characters, Rouman …

Midwest Book Review

"The pursuit of something greater trumps everything, even the law. …

Foreword Review

"An illegal immigrant is a human being, not a statistic, and this is the most …

News & Events

Uncertain Journey chosen for Kirkus Best of 2011 Indie Books List, One of 50 titles chosen!

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