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Am so glad that I was finally able to make room in my reading schedule for this book. I've never read Stephen King before (and doubt if I would read any of his more gruesome and horror novels) but this book was so different then I had anticipated. I wasn't prepared to be so moved by the characters and there actions, plus he included a romance that was very lovely and bittersweet.
I was only 14 when Kennedy was assassinated and I remember what a horrible and tragic event it was not only for Americ ...more
I was only 14 when Kennedy was assassinated and I remember what a horrible and tragic event it was not only for Americ ...more
Made it about 70 pages in and I just didn't feel the pull to continue. The premise is interesting, but the characters and writing weren't hooking me. I might pick it up later maybe to finish?
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This was an incredible story, told through so many layers, metaphors, motifs, and symbols scattered throughout the book. It is one hefty book, and each chapter contributes to the story. There's no fluff. It's all so detailed and incredibly interwoven with the other plot lines.
The only thing that I couldn't get past was the love story. I didn't feel like I really believed it, or felt it happening. Maybe there's chemistry between the two, but I certainly wasn't convinced. I understand it is not s ...more
The only thing that I couldn't get past was the love story. I didn't feel like I really believed it, or felt it happening. Maybe there's chemistry between the two, but I certainly wasn't convinced. I understand it is not s ...more
Very interesting take on what would happen if you could go back and change a major event in history. I liked the historical parts of it and though a few parts dragged in Stephen King fashion it still kept my attention. Some sadness to it but probably more.realistic that way...
2.5, rounded up
Aug 20, 2012
Christina
marked it as to-read
Sep 03, 2012
Kim
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Dec 14, 2013
Jim Townsend
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Nov 28, 2017
Stephanie
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Julie
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