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by Susan Orlean (Goodreads Author)

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I found this to be 1 of the worst, most boring books I've ever attempted to read. What on earth did those of you who like it see in it that I didn't?

Kallie I was fascinated by this obsessive, orchid-dealing world, so unlike the mainstream most of us live in. And I like Orlean's writing style. I kept the b…moreI was fascinated by this obsessive, orchid-dealing world, so unlike the mainstream most of us live in. And I like Orlean's writing style. I kept the book to read again.(less)

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what page is this quote on? "I passed so many vacant acres and looked past them to so many more vacant acres and looked ahead and behind at the empty road and up at the empty sky"

Nevie Page 109 in the paperback version. In the chapter titled "The Good Life."…morePage 109 in the paperback version. In the chapter titled "The Good Life."(less)

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how do you give a written review? I only had the option to give x no. of stats? BTW I think this is one of the best books ever!

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I read this book several years ago but remember how fascinating it was to me. I love gardening and the idea of hunting wild orchids in the Everglades was very appealing and it beautifully written. It had the tension of a mystery. Have any of you been to visit the everglades and seen orchids?

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