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The Audacity of Hope... 12/29 Joel is currently reading:
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Hardcover)
by Barack Obama
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The Yiddish Policeme... 07/11 Joel is currently reading:
The Yiddish Policemen's Union (Hardcover)
by Michael Chabon
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The Hunger Games Joel gave 2 of 5 stars to:
The Hunger Games (Hardcover)
by Suzanne Collins
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read in May, 2009

Joel Joel said: "It definitely kept me involved. Perhaps, it was just too bleak of a view of the future. People killing each other so a super controlling government can exert their power and influence - it's just so pessimistic. "
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Joel made a comment on Beth's review of The Hunger Games
774772 Joel wrote: "Wasn't it a bit creepy reading about people killing each other? "

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April 01
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Joel made a comment on Laura's review of The Time Traveler's Wife
774772 Joel wrote: "You haven't read this yet? "

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January 21
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Joel made a comment on Jeff's review of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
774772 Joel wrote: "Well, isn't that the point of a tragedy? You think the characters do things that don't make much sen...more "

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December 29, 2008
The Audacity of Hope... Joel is currently reading:
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Hardcover)
by Barack Obama
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
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November 15, 2008
The Story of Edgar S... Joel gave 5 of 5 stars to:
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (Hardcover)
by David Wroblewski
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read in November, 2008

Joel Joel said: "A modern-American Hamlet. I enjoyed each character, which bring depth and nuance to the tale.

Edgar, his family, and the Sawtelle dogs set the stage to discuss humanity's frailties and desires.
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August 25, 2008
River God: A Novel o... Joel gave 3 of 5 stars to:
River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (Mass Market Paperback)
by Wilbur Smith
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Joel Joel said: "I enjoyed the story, but did there have to be so much graphic violence. I skip sections in the beginning that included the neutering and de-membering of a slave, cracked head, and something else that was gross and didn't add to the story.

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Joel made a comment on Jeff's review of The Yiddish Policemen's Union
774772 Joel wrote: "I'm not motivated to pick this back up. I'm only a quarter of the way through. Should I see it out t...more "

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Joel made a comment on Kory's review of The Yiddish Policemen's Union
774772 Joel wrote: "I haven't got half-way through yet. And I love Kavalier & Clay so much. "

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