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The Gathering

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by Anne Enright

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Does anybody else love this book's style and voice? I'm in awe of her ability to express tragic and hilarious notions at the same time.
Susan It is a hard read at times but full of profundity and had me rigid with tension when I read and reread some her remarks about relationships between me…moreIt is a hard read at times but full of profundity and had me rigid with tension when I read and reread some her remarks about relationships between men and women, men and men, women and men - every layer is there somewhere and occasionally if I blinked I nearly missed some of the jewels in this novel. Huge amount of thinking going on as I read this book on my part(less)
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Was this book also a film?
Mrs.Catherine Campbell Yes. I share same thoughts about this book. I could at times, recognise similar feelings and thoughts as described so well by the author, about my own…moreYes. I share same thoughts about this book. I could at times, recognise similar feelings and thoughts as described so well by the author, about my own experiences.(less)
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