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By Kerri , the sane one · 89 posts · 198 views
By Kerri , the sane one · 89 posts · 198 views
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This is a novel that definitely rewards rereading. Even though it’s slim, I notice something new every time I revisit it.
I initially gave this novel four stars but upon reflection I felt compelled to increase my rating. Mainly because I can't stop thinking about it.
Sometimes you read a novel and think, "That was really good." Then you move on to thoughts of what's for dinner. And then there are those novels you finish and immediately seek out other commentaries and opinions, not only because you're interested in what others thought, but because you just aren't ready to let go of the experience. For me, Gatsby fall ...more
Sometimes you read a novel and think, "That was really good." Then you move on to thoughts of what's for dinner. And then there are those novels you finish and immediately seek out other commentaries and opinions, not only because you're interested in what others thought, but because you just aren't ready to let go of the experience. For me, Gatsby fall ...more
Jul 19, 2010
Livy
rated it
did not like it
Shelves:
classics,
historical-fiction,
books-i-hated,
symbolic,
stupid-ending,
poetic,
didn-t-finish
I'm not a big fan of this book. I think it's a glorified soap-opera, I have difficulty seeing it in any other light. I'm sorry, I just can't get past how blown up the plot is.
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Jun 18, 2010
Jennifer
marked it as to-read
Jun 19, 2010
Maria Roubati
marked it as to-read
Sep 15, 2010
Lan
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Sep 28, 2010
Caleb
marked it as to-read
Nov 25, 2010
Rhiannon
marked it as to-read
