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Elaine Almodovar
Dec 27, 2009 rated it it was amazing
The Sweet Far Thing, by Libba Bray did not disappoint. Yes, Gemma cannot heal her father from his pain, and yes, she lost quite a lot of people but that is what makes it so good; the fact that life does not always have a completely happy ending, nor do fairy tales. Though I wish Libba Bray could write another sequel to this and bring some people back to life .. I'd have to say that just because those people are not around physically, it does not mean they're not there. Just have faith, and belie ...more
Allison
May 29, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: fantasy
This book is one of the best trilogy enders and overall story i have read in a very very long time. This whole Gemma Doyle trilogy was amzing, and i couldnt have enjoyed it more. LIbba Bray's funny voice is seen in little parts of the books, and every time it makes you laugh. Her Autobiography in the back of the book is very funny, and reading it i can almost see her speaking to me. I have moved this series to the treasured "favorites" bookshelf in my room. I hope others enjoyed it just as much ...more
Krista
Jan 04, 2012 rated it really liked it
Shelves: libba-bray, favorites
The Sweet Far Thing, I must admit, is by far the darkest installment of The Gemma Doyle Trilogy. That being said, I really appreciated and relished in this dark turn; Libba Bray really chose to explore the previously unknown parts of the realms, a risky choice that does pay off in the end. Libba Bray, being the master author that she is, does, however, end Gemma's story in a way that shocked me... It was a conclusion that I still hate to love/loved to hate! The only reason I am not giving a full ...more
Lydia
Jul 11, 2011 rated it really liked it
LOVE THIS BOOK!! It was def my fav! But it was soooooooooo sad when kartik died at the end! I cried!!!!!! But really good book!
Kelly
May 04, 2010 added it
great book! learning a lot about the 1800s
Savannah Morrow
Nov 08, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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Nov 13, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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Nov 28, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Nicolle
Feb 15, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Feb 23, 2010 rated it really liked it
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May 10, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 09, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 16, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 20, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Faith
Jul 22, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Tania
Jul 23, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Rachel
Aug 24, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: books-i-love
Zeldabel
Sep 12, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Sep 23, 2010 rated it it was amazing
♔ Leah.
Oct 28, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: to-be-reviewed
Brie
Nov 18, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 05, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Indie
Jul 19, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Cassie
Jan 19, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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Rhea Avalos
Jun 25, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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Aug 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing