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Middlesex

Jeffrey Eugenides

Start date: April 1, 2019

Finish date: April 30, 2019

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Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
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Jun 26, 2018 Jess Penhallow rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: usa, 21st-century, 2018-chunky-books, 1970s, germany, turkey, 1930s, 1920s, 1940s, 1960s

I can't quite express my thoughts about this book only that it was perfectly formed. Every sentence was so carefully crafted it was like the author just chose every single word perfectly to propel the story and provoke introspection. Nothing was throwaway, no avenue left unexplored. The narrative was like a thought process, sometimes going where you would not expect but always leading there naturally. I am a bit in awe to be honest.

And the story, It was so wrought with emotions, worries and cons ...more

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May 10, 2015 *TANYA* rated it liked it

This book took me forever to finish. FOREVER!! It was way too long, way too much detail I just could not get into it. I kept stalling to finish it. I can see why it's critically acclaimed but this book was not for me. ...more

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