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You can't always see what's coming. Stories about being blindsided-sometimes by family, friends, and lovers; sometimes by our own refusal to see th... read full description

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Mar 25, 2011
Laura rated it: 4 of 5 stars
My friend won this as a Goodreads giveaway and let me read it first. I really liked this book. It has something for everyone. Each story left me having touched upon a different emotion. The characters were so well done; their personalities were obvious. It seems to me that this would be harder for an author to do in a short story. Some of the stories touched upon "uncomfortable" subjects really giving you something to think about (or not). I think this book is a winner!!
Feb 03, 2011
Katie Lynn rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Kind of depressing, really. Not what I expected, but enjoyable, I think. I've never been one for short stories, but the collection intrigued me. It was very well put together; the transitions were well-planned. Most were well-written, but I'm still just not a fan of short story collections.

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Dec 21, 2010
Jeanne rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What a great short story collection! Short pieces with drama, adult relationships, and family intrigue. I related, laughed, and felt fortunate not to be in those situations. Well worth the read!
Apr 29, 2011
Beveanne added it
i liked it but didnt get much of a chance to peruse it it was at the library on the hold shelf
Jan 31, 2011
Hayley rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Definitely worth the read even if you don’t like short stories. I laughed, and I related to just about every story in here. A quick easy read. I’d love to see the author write something a bit longer.
Jan 11, 2011
Alicia added it
Love the cover. Cool title.
Mar 27, 2011
Jo rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What a surprising book of short stories, just makes you realize things may not be what they seem and can change in an instant. Great book..
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