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This is utterly heartbreaking and absolutely funny at the same time; I don't know how she did that. Nor do I know how she kept me guessing 'til the end about how all the interwoven bits would finally fit together. Rich, awesome characters, interesting and well-written the whole way, through. So good.
This made me laugh:
"I, too, like to read. Once a month, I go to the local branch. For myself, I pick a novel and, for Bruno, with his cataracts, a book on tape. At first Bruno was doubtful. What am I ...more
This made me laugh:
"I, too, like to read. Once a month, I go to the local branch. For myself, I pick a novel and, for Bruno, with his cataracts, a book on tape. At first Bruno was doubtful. What am I ...more
Recommended to me by Whitney!
I just reread this book for the Literarians group and liked it even better than when I read it the first time.
A funny, lyrical, magical, tragic, redeeming book. The writing is almost pitch perfect - it almost earned 5 stars from me. Each character has such a unique voice and point of view. I love that the story unfolds in a non-linear progression, but it isn't too hard to follow. I highly recommend it. You will smile and be moved to tears.
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Wow. I loved this book so much. The writing is beautiful, the characters are wonderful and the storytelling is more than I can ask for. We're talking Toni Morrison territory here people!
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