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Feb 14, 2012
Laura
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I read this as an advance reader's copy. It's the story of 4 women at their 20th college reunion (Harvard class of '89),whose lives are very different from the short blurbs they submit to Red Book, the reunion synopsis. The group treated in the story is diverse in terms of race, nationality, and sexaul preference, and the book at least touches on a raft of social issues, including same-sex marriage, pre- and extra-marital sex,abortion, May-December relationships, infertility and birth control, s
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Feb 22, 2012
Emily
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Ugh, what a disappointment! First of all, I was expecting non-fiction, but that's my fault for not knowing enough about the book when I picked it up. But more importantly, I was expecting something with a LOT more substance than this book has. I read her first book, Shutterbabe, which was the story of her time as a photojournalist in war-torn countries, and it was just great. Reading Red Book makes me feel as if the author has somehow sold out, leaving behind her heavy-hitting stories for a
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Feb 05, 2012
Laura
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This was one of those books that I had high hopes for, but sadly, those hopes weren't met. This story of four roommates from Harvard '89 was just so cliched - I think the only "type" left out was the out-and-jock/cheerleader. There were no surprises, even at the Big Revelation moments and each storyline played out exactly as I expected. Books like The Group or movies like "The Big Chill" do this genre much better service.
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Feb 13, 2012
Linda
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I just simply didn't like The Red Book. I did not find the characters or the story very interesting. I received the book for review so I felt I had an obligation to finish reading it, but I never got into the story. It sounded promising when I read the teaser where the book promises an "unforgettable reunion weekend". It didn't deliver. People who love their class reunions may enjoy this book, but I found it simply mind-numbing.
Feb 17, 2012
Kristen **NaNoWriMo winner!!**
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What a lovely book!I received this as an arc and it immediately intrigued me. It is the story of a group of friends who all graduated from Harvard in the late 80's. Every five years they submit a current bio for the Harvard Red Book. The book chronicles their time together in the 2009 reunion in Cambridge.
The characters come to life in the book and are dealing with sort of conflict - most them revolving around infidelity and honesty.
The book and characters are quite addicti More...
The characters come to life in the book and are dealing with sort of conflict - most them revolving around infidelity and honesty.
The book and characters are quite addicti More...
Jan 31, 2012
Lauren
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I love books like Kogan's, rich novels populated by interesting characters who give you peeks into the inner-workings of their minds and lives. Dishy and dramatic, The Red Book is the perfect spring read!
Feb 04, 2012
Cheri
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This book was wonderful! Even though there were many characters introduced throughout, it wasn't confusing and I felt like I got to know each one. I actually laughed and cried as I read The Red Book, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a character-driven story.
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Feb 15, 2012
Newyorknative
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A well drawn portrait of middle aged overachievers as works-in-progress. It was that rare book I couldn't wait to get home to and didn't want to end.
Oct 20, 2011
Rachel
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A fun read with great characters. The story reminded me of "The Big Chill"
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