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I remember enjoying this book when I first read it, over 10 years ago. Recently added The Candy House to my TBR list, but realized it's a sequel novel to this one. Hence the re-read. I still think it's very cool how everything weaves together, and love all the music references. This time I bought the kindle version and listened along with the audio at the same time. Much easier to follow. The theme of time, and how things change with age, was something I picked up more now that I'm o ...more
I remember enjoying this book when I first read it, over 10 years ago. Recently added The Candy House to my TBR list, but realized it's a sequel novel to this one. Hence the re-read. I still think it's very cool how everything weaves together, and love all the music references. This time I bought the kindle version and listened along with the audio at the same time. Much easier to follow. The theme of time, and how things change with age, was something I picked up more now that I'm o ...more
I had trouble following along with the story line when I began this novel. Once I caught on, though, I was hooked. Visit brings up some interesting possibilities for the future of humanity and inter-personal communication in the near future while drawing interesting, empathetic, flawed characters who help us look at ourselves a little differently. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
The Pulitzer Prize people weren't wrong in awarding this book. The last few lines brought it all home.
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I did not like this book and can’t figure out why it would have won a Pulitzer Prize. Makes me question everything.
Jun 15, 2011
Lydia Presley
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