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Lara
Jul 28, 2013 rated it really liked it
Richard Russo can do no wrong. The supporting cast is especially well drawn.
Katie
May 15, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: z2014-tbr
I didn't want this book to end! All of the characters were so quirky and interesting, and I feel like Russo perfectly described small-town living. It got slightly depressing at times since one of its main themes is middle-aged inertia, so I wouldn't suggest reading it if that would bother you. I loved it and found it to be a funny and touching novel. ...more
Kaley
May 18, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Amazing. Loved it.
Rosalie
Jan 13, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Kathie
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Elizabeth Weltin
Mar 02, 2008 marked it as to-read
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Megan
Jul 05, 2008 marked it as to-read
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Apr 05, 2009 rated it did not like it
Kate
Aug 20, 2009 rated it it was ok
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Nov 07, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Dec 27, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Tracyene
Jan 06, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Apr 05, 2010 rated it liked it
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Sara
Jun 13, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Anna
Jul 09, 2011 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Jocelyn
Aug 01, 2011 rated it it was ok
Tammy AZ
Nov 14, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Ginger
Feb 13, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Mar 07, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Jun 24, 2012 rated it liked it
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Mar 30, 2014 rated it liked it
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Jul 17, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Mansir
Aug 15, 2014 marked it as to-read
Shelves: library
Ann
Nov 23, 2017 marked it as dnf