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by Lauren Groff (Goodreads Author)

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Are any of the stories based on real events that happened in Florida? I'm a native Floridian, and I'm excited to read this book. Never heard of Lauren Groff before so I'm not familiar with her style of writing.

James Vickers I am a native Floridian. The book is very evocative of Florida. The descriptions of Florida and Gainesville are beautiful. I enjoyed the stories and d…moreI am a native Floridian. The book is very evocative of Florida. The descriptions of Florida and Gainesville are beautiful. I enjoyed the stories and didn't find the book depressing, though some plot points can be weighted emotionally. (less)

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I loved THE MONSTERS OF TEMPLETON and hated FATES AND FURIES. Based on that, does anyone think I should give this one a try, or steer clear?

Pamela You might like Delicate Edible Birds, which is another book of short stories, but better than Florida, I thought. I loved it.

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Beth Interesting. I don't read the end of For the Love of God... that way. I don't think Manfred is about to kill anyone. I read the part about the pills a…moreInteresting. I don't read the end of For the Love of God... that way. I don't think Manfred is about to kill anyone. I read the part about the pills as Manfred giving up on life. But he does make a statement that causes a realization to dawn about what is actually going on in the relationships between the characters. The realization of infidelity is just coming to light, and there's a sense of foreboding because a reckoning is about to happen, and the story ends right before it does.
As for Salvador, it's possible. I didn't think that the first time I read it, but upon reading the end again just now, I suppose he could be. I think it's left up to the reader.(less)

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How much violence towards animals is in the book? I'd like to read it but try to avoid books where animals are harmed. Thanks!

John Gustafson To my recollection, the violence towards animals is limited to reptiles: lizards and poisonous snakes that invade houses, chiefly. Vegetarianism and v…moreTo my recollection, the violence towards animals is limited to reptiles: lizards and poisonous snakes that invade houses, chiefly. Vegetarianism and veganism are themes, so it's obvious that many characters harbor reluctance to cause animals, especially animals "with faces," pain or harm. (less)

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