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I love hated this book. I can't stop thinking about it. I was pulled into it right away, resentful at feeling somehow manipulated into liking it so fast. Everything is all ultra-Seattle, which I guess is meant to be part of the satire, and it's rad. The commentary on Seattle parenting is what I was hoping for when I read POSER, and reading this reaffirmed my desire to avoid private schools and affluent neighborhood schools. I cannot handle the drama, and I can't blame Bernadette for not being ab
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I really liked this book. The author used a combination of documents to create the story, creating multiple perspectives and giving more insight into the credibility of each narrator.
The characters were also hilarious and sad.
The characters were also hilarious and sad.
I honestly don't get the hype on this one. Interesting structure, but I didn't laugh once. Maybe a snicker or two, but it just wasn't my sense of humor. Overall, a little too clever for it's own good with a few decent moments. Pretty forgettable.
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One of the things I learned reading this book is that though it's nice to know that I CAN still stay up 'til 4 in the morning finishing a book, it might not be the best decision.
As far as a quick, fun read with an interesting plot and a totally creative way to tell a story, this ticked every box. Though I hadn't planned on it, I read it in one day. ...more
As far as a quick, fun read with an interesting plot and a totally creative way to tell a story, this ticked every box. Though I hadn't planned on it, I read it in one day. ...more
Loved. This book turned me into the annoying reader that often laughs and/or gasps out loud. Definitely worth your time.
Apr 18, 2013
Hannah
marked it as to-read
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