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Jun 12, 2017
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Set in the Las Vegas where people live, rather than in the casinos filled with tourists, McBride’s debut novel tells the story of four different people whose lives intersect as the result of one split-second choice. Avis is a woman whose marriage is crumbling after 29 years. Bashkim is the nine-year-old son of Albanian immigrants who struggle to make do while isolated from all family and friends. Luis is a veteran, waking up in Walter Reed hospital from nightmares that hint at something awful th
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More like 3.5 stars, but rounding up since this was such an emotional ride. This will be a great book club book. 4 narrators, with intersecting lives, and some strong examples of how you create a community (or a family) will lead to good discussions.
For me, this novel is all about Bashkim, the 8 year-old son of immigrants. I deeply cared for this little boy and wanted him to be ok. First I worried about his relationship with pen-pal Luis. Then I wanted to know how Roberta would engage with him. ...more
For me, this novel is all about Bashkim, the 8 year-old son of immigrants. I deeply cared for this little boy and wanted him to be ok. First I worried about his relationship with pen-pal Luis. Then I wanted to know how Roberta would engage with him. ...more
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