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Essentially this is the tale of a family with the emphasis on one young member whose unusual adolescence is chronicled against the backdrop of America's own turbulent growth years. While neither the child nor the nation was prepared for the surprises and changes in store, both endured and perhaps were stronger because of them.
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I thought this book was incredibly well written. The author was very sensitive to some of the unsavory conditions that lead up to Calliope's birth and the whole nature vs. nurture debate. It poses some interesting ethical, moral and emotional questions.
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Three stars because I read it some years ago, and can't remember much about it. I do remember not liking some of it, so can't rate it higher. Might have break my own rule and re-read it, since most people seem to love it.
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A great book read at night after a full day of seeing Portugal. A story full of the history of a city, family and culture. The societal descriptions were perfect. I can't wait to read it again!
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A lot of good stuff, but to much filler. I found my self glazing over several pages at a time.
4.5 stars. A modern Greek epic. I highly recommend the audiobook. The narrator is fantastic.
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