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The Banks of Certain Rivers
Week 16: The Banks of Certain Rivers
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Yes, will definitely get a review up in the next few days!
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Great!
Hi ReadersI'm having a really hard time with this one and I cannot figure out why! I WANT to love it. I'm a teacher and a runner so I identify with the main character in that way. The issues the book deals with are huge. Everyone else (almost everyone) on here loved it. Argh! I'm 69 percent through and I'm 'enjoying it enough' but find I'm anxious for it to end so I can begin a new book.
I'm disappointed but think maybe I had incredibly high expectations and its just moving a little slower than I expected.
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I'm having a really hard time with this one and I cannot figure out why! I WANT to love it. I'm a teacher and a runner so I identify with the main character in that way. The issues th..."
I'd suggest you keep going, Tracy. I think the last third of the book (right where you aware) is quite faced paced and leads to a satisfying conclusion. But don't feel bad if you don't like it. No book is for everyone.
You are SO right! Right past this point the story definitely picked up and I am enjoyed it much more. I really related to the main character. When my mom died a few years ago, I really wanted to communicate with her. I remember posting soon after on her Facebook wall that I missed her and I even sent her one really lengthy email. The email actually bounced back, but then I saved it as a reminder of all of the things I so desperately wanted to tell her. Every time I read an email to Wendy, I connected with how Neil was feeling and the outlet this gave him. I found Neil's character SO believable. I had a bit of an issue with the end and the students' motivation for creating the video. I found that a bit difficult to believe.
Overall, a good book.
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Glad you stuck with it Tracy. And that it resonated with you.
I joined this great group just before the end of 2013. I was happy to find I had read a few of last year's picks. Downloaded this one after a recent post about a deal on amazon. I loved it. I definitely wouldn't have read this on my own but so glad I did. Thanks!
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Glad you liked it, Kathy! And welcome :)
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Funny, I thought this book was only available on Kindle...
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It was, Beth, but it's been picked up by a publisher and is coming out in paperback in September and should be available on other ereaders at that time.
I'm so happy to hear this! I wanted someone to read it but she doesn't have a Kindle - now I can buy it for her.
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It would make an excellent gift :) coming out September 23rd, but available for pre-order now.
Great - her birthday is Oct 1 - perfect timing!
I finally read this one last week. I found it very compelling. I kept expecting to be let down, but there is hardly a false word. So glad it got picked up by a publisher so it'll get the wider exposure it deserves!
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So glad it got picked up by a publisher so it'll get the wider ..."
So glad you liked it, Alison! I'll be helping spread the word on social media in September and would love all the help I can get: if you're interested email me at catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com
Catherine wrote: "alisonwonderland wrote: "I finally read this one last week. I found it very compelling. I kept expecting to be let down, but there is hardly a false word. So glad it got picked up by a publishe..."
I'll post about it as well, Catherine - just remind me when we get closer to the release date.
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So glad it got picke..."
Thanks, Beth! It's September 23rd.
That's great, Renee. So glad that you enjoyed it. Will you be posting a review on here (and Amazon)? I just ask because, as a 'smaller' book, every review counts.