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I just reread this book, and as is usually the case, i enjoyed it way more as an adult. I understood the subtle and wonderful humor, and the things that are said between the lines. It's a simple, small-scale story, but that makes it so understandable and true. Its message is at the same time universal and timeless. The characters are downright lovable. It almost makes me want to live in a small town in a time before the internet when your social network was your actual living, breathing neighbor
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One of my new favorites! Can't seem to get it out of my head.
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Re-read in preparation for Go Set A Watchman. I haven't read this since high school, but it's as good as I remember. And there were some wonderful little details that I had forgotten.
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