Kyle read and liked steffie's review of Endless Love:

"I have always loved this book. A nice primer on love and sex. It's a great portrait of obsession. Mesmerizing prose.

I remember getting a scornful look from Mrs. Bendick for passing it around freshman English when we were supposed to be di...more I have always loved this book. A nice primer on love and sex. It's a great portrait of obsession. Mesmerizing prose.

I remember getting a scornful look from Mrs. Bendick for passing it around freshman English when we were supposed to be discussing the similarities/differences of "Romeo vs. Juliet" and "West Side Story." How could I not share that crazed, blood-soaked lovemaking scene with everyone? So much more interesting than Rita Moreno dancing on rooftops!

I try to read it every couple of years. I also try to avoid the movie (and that horrible song) every day of my life.(less) "

Kyle read and liked Bob's review of Nana (Les Rougon-Macquart, #9):

"It started with my admission (principally to myself, though I placed it on my blog, which means principally to myself) that I didn't know the difference between realism and naturalism - still figuring it out, but I think naturalism means you don't ha...more It started with my admission (principally to myself, though I placed it on my blog, which means principally to myself) that I didn't know the difference between realism and naturalism - still figuring it out, but I think naturalism means you don't have to have a plot.(less) "

Kyle read and liked Manny's review of Nana (Les Rougon-Macquart, #9):

"You've heard of The Hooker With A Heart Of Gold? Well, this is the other kind.
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Kyle read and liked Jessica's review of The Collected Stories of Jean Stafford:

"EVERYBODY SHOULD READ JEAN STAFFORD. She is amazing. This is hands down the best collection of short stories I've ever read! My new favorite book of 2008. "