Celina
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Oriana Leckert:
Can I ask what you loved about the Goldfinch? I absolutely loved The Secret History (although I barely remember now) but I have had trouble getting immersed in Goldfinch. But, so many people rave about it. Thought to ask you b/c I am reading "The Empathy Exams" and am loving it and saw your review of it.
Oriana Leckert
Oh gosh well you'd be hard-pressed to find two books I love more that are so totally totally different. As regards Goldfinch, I was just totally enamored of it from the very start, from the stunning language to the exquisite details to the amazing characters, so if you're not getting into it, that might not change. I don't know! A book is so different for everyone. : )
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Paul
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Oriana Leckert:
How to begin? It's about your avatar the first one page embraces woman. When I saw it way back then thought it was the coolest avatar and snatched it right out from under you! Can you forgive me? I was new to Goodreads then. Can I give this avatar back to you it's rightful owner after all this time? I can find another one. Please let me know. Your reviews are spot on and fun to read.
Mel
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Oriana Leckert:
Oriana, I'm with you about Goldfinch! I just want to have that *feeling* about another book. 6 years later, I'm still searching. I can see you have mentioned 2 other novels, so will research these. Way back, I read - *Birdsong*...... another exceptional read. Are you familiar with it?
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