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by Jill Alexander Essbaum (Goodreads Author)

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Is this a science fiction novel ?

Cheyenne Wilson No, but why would you think this is science fiction?

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If you read Hausfrau did you get the implication of the last sentence that the city trains were late for three hours? Judy

Kevin Yes. It's one of the best closing lines in recent memory. I thought it was powerful. …moreYes. It's one of the best closing lines in recent memory. I thought it was powerful. (less)

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Do you want to meet Jill Alexander Essbaum in person? Do you love to write? Are you in the Zurich, Switzerland area? Zurich Writers Workshop (May 12th to 14th 2017) is proud to present her Poetry and Prose workshop which is ideal for novel, short story writers, or poets of any experience level. http://www.zurichwritersworkshop.com/

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seems like a replication of Flaubert's Madame Bovary from the description. What differentiates the two?

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I stumbled upon this surprising little gem of a read....one filled with more complexities and certainly more interesting than I ever expected! Not surprisingly, very well written?

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