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by Anne Tyler (Goodreads Author)

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is this book really worth reading? I'm on page 47 and I feel like I'm going through an attic, deciding what to throw out – and it's mostly everything >:-( even the relationship stuff seems – been there done that.

M Samuell The writing style definitely draws the reader in, setting up bread crumbs and subtleties that give the reader a lot of 'ah ha' and 'oh damn' moments t…moreThe writing style definitely draws the reader in, setting up bread crumbs and subtleties that give the reader a lot of 'ah ha' and 'oh damn' moments throughout.

The subject matter however can feel very cringe-worthy at times. Not that it's graphic, rather the focal couple is VERY awkward. We all have that one friend that consistently exudes an uncomfortable awkwardness. Michael and Pauline's story reads a lot like that.

I might not find myself reaching to re-read the book any time soon, but Anne Tyler has a distinct style that piques my interest and I will be sure to pick up some of her works in the future.

Overall The Amateur Marriage is what I would consider to be a quick light read (once you get past the first 50 or so pages) it doesn't spend too much time bogging the reader down with unnecessary detail or politics as some books like to do.

The Amateur Marriage simply is, and in that regard it is very refreshing. (less)

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