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The News from Paraguay

Lily Tuck

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Nov 05, 2008 Book Concierge rated it did not like it

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I didn't care about the characters. I didn't care for the style of writing. I don't understand how this book could win an award. The person who recommended it to book club, had to go out of town so we never learned what she saw in it. ...more

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Oct 27, 2008 Crystal marked it as to-read

Mar 16, 2010 Gaijinmama marked it as to-read

Jun 26, 2010 Sarah rated it it was ok

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May 17, 2012 Deedee marked it as to-read

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Jan 01, 2014 Cynthia Bertelsen rated it liked it

Jun 13, 2014 Maudaevee marked it as to-read

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Mar 16, 2019 Karen Witzler marked it as interested-in

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Aug 10, 2019 Katt Hansen marked it as to-read

Feb 24, 2024 Jesse marked it as to-read

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