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Another overly hyped book that left me feeling "meh". Maybe it was because the two voices (Alma and Leo) sounded so much alike. Yes, Alma "spoke" in lists, and part of her story was also Bird's voice, but the way in which both (all three?) used language was too similar. As someone who has lived in/near NYC for the past 30 years, I was also confused as to how any resident of Brooklyn - as Ms. Krauss is - could say that to get from Manhattan to Long Island you need to go through Yonkers!
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This is one of those books that I would have once called "literary" in a condescending tone, just because I could not understand the point. I mean, I saw the themes and the ideas, but the book didn't make me understand why they were ideas worth thinking about.
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This was a great book! It tells the story of three very different people whose lives are suddenly very intertwined. At first I was very confused at how the stories would end up related, but I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome.
The characters are real and easy to relate to. Even though the story is told in a non-linear fashion, which I sometimes really hate and find annoying, it's easy to keep up with and enjoy.
This is a great story of love, friendship, family...and I especially liked how Kr ...more
The characters are real and easy to relate to. Even though the story is told in a non-linear fashion, which I sometimes really hate and find annoying, it's easy to keep up with and enjoy.
This is a great story of love, friendship, family...and I especially liked how Kr ...more
Unique, funny, and heartwarming.
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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December's book club selection
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Jul 02, 2007
Tonya Beeler
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Oct 07, 2007
Ashley
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Feb 07, 2008
Shelley Giusti
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Oct 21, 2009
Punk
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Ruth Soz
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