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Not exactly what I was expecting. Sweet, but strange. I found it difficult to suspend my disbelief which affected my enjoyment, although I did enjoy it overall, just not as much as I might have if I'd been able to buy into the story more. Not sure whether I would read any more by Sarah Addison Allen.
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There are two stories in this book. One is Emily's that returns to her mother's home town upon her death. She quickly learns that the mother she knew is not the same girl that left this small town. I loved Emily's grandfather. The other story is Julia's. She came back home after her father's death to get his business in a good place, earn some money, sell, and leave town. However, life tends to have other plans for us. In both stories the past is faced - one by a daughter and the other by hersel
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Excellent, Excellent Book!! I really enjoyed the story line and the characters
To me, reading a Sarah Addison Allen novel is like warming myself up in a comfy throw in front of a fireplace in my favorite chair. With a latte in one hand and a cat on my lap, I am in heaven! If I could give her novels 6 stars, I would!
This novel was about a teenager who looses her mother in a car accident and moves to a small town to meet her grandfather for the first time. She discovers a town that is enchanting and whimsical and learns that the mother she had known was redeeming herself fo ...more
This novel was about a teenager who looses her mother in a car accident and moves to a small town to meet her grandfather for the first time. She discovers a town that is enchanting and whimsical and learns that the mother she had known was redeeming herself fo ...more
The Girl Who Chased the Moon is another charming, quick read by Sarah Addison Allen. I would give this 3.5 stars if I could, but rated both Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen 4 stars, and Allen's third book is just not as good as her first two. Garden Spells is still my favorite!
As with her other two books, this one is set in the South and has magical, fantastical elements. The characters were very likable and while I don't see yet that Allen's books are "formulaic" like Jodi Picoult's, I do see ...more
As with her other two books, this one is set in the South and has magical, fantastical elements. The characters were very likable and while I don't see yet that Allen's books are "formulaic" like Jodi Picoult's, I do see ...more
Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother’s life. Why did Dulcie Shelby leave her hometown so suddenly? Why did she vow never to return? But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew—a reclusive, real-life gentle giant—she realizes that mysteries aren’t solved in Mullaby, they’re a way of life. Emily meets Julia, who is in her 30’s, that lives next door and a friend
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Easy, delightful read. I just love her books with their touch of magic and southern charm. Also can read them in a few hours so perfect for a lazy spring day.
I loved this book! I could see all the descriptions, taste the tastes, smell the smells, hear the sounds! Sarah Allen writes such beautiful, lyrical words. It reminded me of the movie Chocolate and sensual movies like that. I couldn't wait to find out Win's family secret; like Emily, I too wondered if he was a werewolf, lol. Do I recommend this book? You bet'cha!
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Wow, I really loved reading this book. I thought it was great. I thought theplot and characters were very well written. Once I got started I could not put the book down. I needed to keep going. I liked how the book took from mostly all the characters that the plot focused on.
Aug 25, 2011
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