ANGELA answers “I am not a fan of books that make...”

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I am not a fan of books that make protagonists of "not nice" people. I hated Gone Girl. I didn't care for Savannah at all. Whatever justifications Joy found Savannah's actions were unconscionable. Most of us face disappointments and failures w/o setting out to destroy the lives of those who we think responsible. I felt Savannah didn't get her just desserts. Wonder if anyone else felt this way?

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Judith No, it wouldn't be the same story without the Savannah character. She is part of the Harry Haddad backstory, & she latched on to that 1 day because in ...more
Jan 01, 2022 02:08PM · flag

ANGELA Like what? They didn't like some kid barging in their house and going through their stuff? They didn't know her story, and being kids themselves they ...more
Jan 01, 2022 04:34PM · flag

Judith Again, it wasn't about what happened that 1 day, it was all about tennis, & the privilege & disdain of the Delaney family back then is tied up in what ...more
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