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The Sweet Gum Tree
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February 15, 2013
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February 28, 2013
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Toni
If you have yet to read this novel then you need to put it at the top of your TBR! Don't let the cover art or name fool you into thinking this novel isn't one of the greatest novels ever because then you'd be screwing yourself over. In fact, after you read the novel you'll love and appreciate the name of the novel as well as the cover art! The writing style of Katherine Allred brings out a sense of foreshadowing that should give you the answers to what's going to happen next but in all reality w ...more
Ginnie
Mar 10, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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INCREDIBLE!
Emotional and gripping!
Tai
Sep 20, 2013 rated it really liked it
It's been a while since I have read this kind of book ... it was heart-breaking but also heart-warming, told at the pace of a southerner's conversation. ...more
Maria
I love this book

I love this book, is the second time I've read it and it still gives me all the feelings as the first time I read it. I think that this book gives you real reactions, as I read it, I think "that's exactly how I would react and feel if I was in that situation". Is not like other books where everything is resolve so quickly and so unrealistic. I just love the book and I would recommend it to everyone. Is a really good, well written book.
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Jessica
Feb 28, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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This book was amazing! I don't know why it took me so long to read it, but I'm sad it's over! I just wanted more and more :) ...more
Keeley
Nov 13, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Brandi George
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