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My first Patchett. Her reputation is well earned. I marveled at her ability to write well without overwriting. What a master of tone, pacing and plot. Her ability to dive deep into a character without being tedious was really impressive. I recommend this book.
This was a book that I picked for my book club, because I heard that the book was great, well-written, and thought-provoking. I have to say, the book did not disappoint. Even though there is not much going on after the beginning, I was captured by the book and couldn't put it down.
I though that the relationships in this book were done beautifully. Both of the principal relationships were well-developed and believable. There were so many passages that I thought conveyed the message very effective ...more
I though that the relationships in this book were done beautifully. Both of the principal relationships were well-developed and believable. There were so many passages that I thought conveyed the message very effective ...more
This story was told beautifully- not necessarily her writing- but the story was sewn together so that disconnected characters and events made sense sitting together in a room, literally. This book is worth reading just for the ending.
beautiful! this is a book to lose yourself in... completely absorbing and an absolute pleasure to read.
Slow start, but once I got into it the characters development was entertaining.
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it was amazing
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