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5 Exquisite Stars!
Un.Put.Down.Able! Breathtakingly Beautiful, Exceptionally Written and Utterly Amazing! Definitely A Must Read!
The Review:
There are some books that you know will stay with you for a long time to come. Ones that are so well written and so beautifully told that you can’t let the story or the characters go. This is one of those books. Everything about it, from the moment you open the first page, to the very last word on the la ...more
5 Exquisite Stars!
Un.Put.Down.Able! Breathtakingly Beautiful, Exceptionally Written and Utterly Amazing! Definitely A Must Read!
The Review:
There are some books that you know will stay with you for a long time to come. Ones that are so well written and so beautifully told that you can’t let the story or the characters go. This is one of those books. Everything about it, from the moment you open the first page, to the very last word on the la ...more
OK...all I can say right now is THANK GOD FOR EPILOGUES!!! What a wonderful book.
5++++ stars
5+
I have finished the book in less than six hours. That is all I have to say.
I have known for a long time that this book is amazing. I purchased it awhile ago and have been keeping it in my back pocket for the right time to read. I knew it would give me a huge book hangover due to the fact that every review I have read on it is 5 stars. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. This is a book that will make you wonder why you gave other books 5 stars, because they absolutely do not compare to it. I don't know why more people are not jumping all over the aweso
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When the first page produces a paragraph like this, you know this book is going to hook you from the start:
'A sweet gum is the chameleon of wood, its corky exterior hiding its inner ability to imitate anything from cherry to mahogany. But its real value, one unrealized by most people, is its deep red heart, steady and strong. They see only the pale fibrous wood, easily warped, that surrounds the core.'
Firstly the cover on this book did put me off a little, but then seeing it was published in 200 ...more
'A sweet gum is the chameleon of wood, its corky exterior hiding its inner ability to imitate anything from cherry to mahogany. But its real value, one unrealized by most people, is its deep red heart, steady and strong. They see only the pale fibrous wood, easily warped, that surrounds the core.'
Firstly the cover on this book did put me off a little, but then seeing it was published in 200 ...more
This book held me captive for days!!! Spanning 26 years in the life of Alix, it is one of the most emotionally driven and gut-wrenching books i have ever read.
I decided to re-read this book this weekend. I knew I liked it, but I couldn't remember why... I know, don't shoot me. How could I ever forget?
Now I definitely remember. I don't like it, I LOVE it! I felt so much for Nick and all of the trials that he had to deal with...
I hated what Alix had to deal with as well... They both were dealt a pretty shitty deal and tried as best as they could. I love that no matter what, Nick didn't give up on his love for Alix, and although it took him a lot of ti ...more
Now I definitely remember. I don't like it, I LOVE it! I felt so much for Nick and all of the trials that he had to deal with...
I hated what Alix had to deal with as well... They both were dealt a pretty shitty deal and tried as best as they could. I love that no matter what, Nick didn't give up on his love for Alix, and although it took him a lot of ti ...more
Aug 11, 2012
April
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I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved it. Even when I disagreed with certain parts unfolding before me, I loved it. Why?...not only was the story wonderful, character development brilliant, but the writing (Oh, the writing) it flowed from page to page. This story was so easy to read because the author has a wonderfully beautiful talent for writing.
This book will be a favorite of mine for a long time to come.
I enjoyed every minute of it. I loved it. Even when I disagreed with certain parts unfolding before me, I loved it. Why?...not only was the story wonderful, character development brilliant, but the writing (Oh, the writing) it flowed from page to page. This story was so easy to read because the author has a wonderfully beautiful talent for writing.
This book will be a favorite of mine for a long time to come.
Just loved it!!!!
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