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3.86 of 5 stars
"HEARTBREAKING...COMPELLING...The story carries you like a slow, implacable current."
--San Francisco Chronicle
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Jul 05, 2010
Kristal rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sadie Hunter lives a life of solitude. Both her women, mother and grandmother, were killed when she was only 9 years old. She now lives in Key West, Florida, taking people out on excursions in her fishing boat that also serves as her home. The excursions take her customers into the swaps and Sadie retells the stories that she heard while growing up. But after each trip, she deposits her cargo safely back to land, never getting close to anyone. Even her boyfriend, Carlos, is always kept at a saf More...
Feb 17, 2010
Elizabeth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing imagary and quirky characters. this book sold me on Fowler's work.
Jan 13, 2010
Sarah Jane rated it: 4 of 5 stars
slow during some parts, stunning during others. this book moved me.
Aug 22, 2010
Denise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
A wonderful story, set in Florida.
Dec 19, 2007
Heather rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book knocked my socks off. I gave it to everyone I knew (at the time).
Feb 04, 2012
Amanda marked it as to-read
Feb 04, 2012
Tessa added it
Feb 02, 2012
Joycelawler15 rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 26, 2012
Mary rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 18, 2012
Karyn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 15, 2012
Cindy marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2012
Jean marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2012
Zoe marked it as to-read
Jan 03, 2012
Shea rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 02, 2012
Jo marked it as to-read
Dec 06, 2011
Maranda marked it as to-read
Nov 30, 2011
Elly rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 19, 2011
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Nov 03, 2011
Bethany marked it as to-read
Oct 28, 2011
Donna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 24, 2011
Laura marked it as to-read
Oct 18, 2011
Edward marked it as to-read
Oct 16, 2011
Glenda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 09, 2011
Karen marked it as to-read
Oct 01, 2011
Safie marked it as to-read
Sep 18, 2011
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Sep 18, 2011
Joan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 08, 2011
Mimi marked it as to-read
Sep 05, 2011
Caverjules rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 31, 2011
Barbara rated it: 4 of 5 stars