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Okay, I loved this. I really did - but I have two things that I wish to discuss about this novel. - Did it bother anyone else that Aleisha would be called a librarian with no librarian qualification? I'm a library assistant studying to become a librarian and it bothered me like crazy. - Was anyone else perplexed that they didn't give a reason or follow up why Aidan committed suicide?

Tom Holehan Yes, I also loved the book but had to overlook the role of Aleisha as "librarian" because she technically wasn't. Also, her job seemed terribly limite…moreYes, I also loved the book but had to overlook the role of Aleisha as "librarian" because she technically wasn't. Also, her job seemed terribly limited from what librarians really do. I have worked in a Library with librarians for the last 30 years as PR director and I can assure you they bear little resemblance to Aleisha. Still, that's why fiction can take liberties. It's a wonderful read.(less)

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