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Lauren
Jun 23, 2012 rated it it was amazing
This book took me about two weeks to read. I've always wanted to read it but it's length kind of scared me away. But the new television movie gave me reason to finally pick it up. I was surprised to find myself very engrossed with the story. I know there is controversy around this novel via plagiarism. But I found myself not caring and read it for what it was.. A good story. Which case I really want to see the movie now but I'm almost afraid as I know just how gory the book was. I'd sit there an ...more
Jana
Nov 06, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: classics
I listened to this book in the car. It was a very good choice since the story was handed down in the oral tradition.
Alyssa Erickson
Nov 29, 2007 rated it it was amazing
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Oct 04, 2008 rated it really liked it
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Jennifer
Dec 29, 2008 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Mar 20, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Apr 02, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Adele
Sep 07, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Patricia
Jan 28, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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