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In the Unlikely Event

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by Judy Blume (Goodreads Author)

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I am reading an advance reader copy of this book, which I obtained at a librarians' conference. Did anyone else notice the part in the book (towards the beginning) when a character says that the NY Giants (football team) are about to play the NY Yankees (baseball team)? I hope this is corrected in the final published version of the book! :) I love Judy Blume, but this error is pretty obvious!
Lauren The New York Giants were a team based in Upper Manhattan and moved to San Francisco in 1957. This book takes place in the 1950s, so it is accurate.
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Has anyone put together a list of the characters/narrators that they would like to share? I am listening to the book on CD and am having a hard time keeping all of them straight...
Mary Kay Myrmel There is a list in the front of the print edition for just that reason. It is hard to keep track of all of the characters and how they are related to …moreThere is a list in the front of the print edition for just that reason. It is hard to keep track of all of the characters and how they are related to the story.(less)
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** spoiler alert ** I was so excited about a new Judy Blume for Grown-ups book being written and released. She has been a favorite author from my teen years through my teen and adult years. Judy Blume - you do so much better work with your characters! Why this?!?!?
Kristen I agree. I didn't completely hate it, but I was reminded why Judy Blume is better known for her works for children and young adults. This book would h…moreI agree. I didn't completely hate it, but I was reminded why Judy Blume is better known for her works for children and young adults. This book would have probably worked fine as a YA book but not for adults. Also, way too many POVs and unanswered questions.(less)
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Is this on Kindle?
Sindy yes it is available on Kindle
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I am reading the reviews of this book and it seems like it sounds pretty confusing and not really worth the read? Should I still try reading it?
Max It isn't confusing once you read a bit. At first, the amount of characters/narrators seem confusing, but you remember them quickly. Definitely worth t…moreIt isn't confusing once you read a bit. At first, the amount of characters/narrators seem confusing, but you remember them quickly. Definitely worth the read!(less)
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