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 enlarge | Author: Kim Edwards
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  873 reviews
Sales Rank: 1748
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0143037145
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780143037149
ASIN: 0143037145
Publication Date: May 30, 2006
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 Not worth committing to memory... July 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although I really wanted to like this book, it just didn't work out. It started out pretty strong and then ended so weakly that I couldn't believe I had wasted so much time on it. It took me nearly a year to get through, just because I would pick it up, read a chapter, then ignore it for month. It did nothing to keep me interested and wanting more. I like a book that grabs me, pulls me in and leaves me craving the next page when it's time to put it down, but this novel was just way too easy to put away and forget.
I grew up with a sibling with disabilities, which might make me a bit more sensitive to some of the topics of this story. I didn't appreciate the unnecessary use of the "r" word, either. I realize that the book was written to take place during a period in time before the more politically correct terminology of today, but still...there's no need to abuse it so heavily.
If I could un-read this book and have that time back, I'd be thrilled.
 Makes anyone think about life July 22, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. I have passed it to others who also feel the same. I have read this book over a year ago now and I still remember the characters and their dilemmas. It is rare that I will read a book more than once, this book is one that I could easily pick up again. If you want a book that is easy to read, but offers more than a simple story, this could be what you are looking for.
 I loved it! July 22, 2008
I loved this book. I did not want to put it down nor did I want it to end.
SO much better than the movie July 20, 2008
All I can say is the movie is a shameful representation of the book, and if you've seen it you should read the book just to do it justice. Well written and an easy read, I would recommend it.
 Blah blah BLAH July 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The premise was very intriguing and the story started strong but, like someone else said, there was too much detail about stuff that I just did not care about and it got slow. Very slow. I skimmed a lot to get to the MEAT of the story. I'm sure there was a lot of symbolism that I missed because I did that. Oh well.
The author dropped the ball on a few things that could have made the story much more interesting. Like the notice in the newspaper about Phoebe's death. Shouldn't that have tipped off questioning from someone about the improper disposal of the body, or the lack of a death certificate? David was mad at Norah for doing that, and was obviously worried, but then we flash forward and... nothing happens.
I thought the Rosemary plotline was unnecessary and contrived. Bree's cancer was another thing that just didn't contribute to the story. And why throw France and Frederic and all that mess in too? Who cares? I didn't. It was in the way.
I also thought that there was a little too much overt anger towards David from Paul. I think it should have been quieter somehow... with more angst.
And it would have been much more interesting to me to have the truth about Phoebe come out while David was still alive.
I wasn't emotionally involved anymore by the time I turned the last page. I was looking forward to putting it down.
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