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Jill's review

Theft: A Love Story Theft: A Love Story
by Peter Carey

101580 Jill's review
rating: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
bookshelves: audible, kick-ass-covers, yuck
recommended for: anyone who wants to steal it from me.

It started out well. I was not only enjoying the book, I was interested. It's definately a book that I couldn't have envisioned myself reading. I would have been confused by the switch of narrator, had it not been for the reader's voice alterations. I would have stopped by chapter 20 (out of 60).

I have heard Carey is brilliant. If another opportunity arises for me to pick up another of his works, I will...cautiously.

If any Carey-lovers out there have a suggestion for me, I'll add it to my "to-read" pile.

And if anyone wants a free copy, write me, and I'll give you my address and leave my car door open.

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message 1: by Nancy
07/16/2007 08:48AM

102385 I haven't read this one, but I've read all of the rest of his work. Good to know I can skip this.

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message 2: by Jill
07/16/2007 09:31AM

101580 It's difficult to say, because it's been well reviewed. Sometimes I get in the car and am absolutely enthralled with the book, but most others, I find myself drifting. Every 3rd chapter or so, Carey writes from the POV of the mentally handicapped brother--and the 1st time I heard it, I thought the narrator had lost his marbles. Maybe the transitions are better illustrated in print. Some books are just hard to listen to, but a gem to read!

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message 3: by Sarah Montambo
07/16/2007 01:05PM

26511 I love the "steal your car" comment! You funny.

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message 4: by Marie
07/16/2007 01:21PM

128745 your initial review of this book inspired me to create my "threw it across the room shelf" but I have to admit, I admire your stick-to-itness!

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