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CommonwealthCommonwealth, BookA Novel
by Patchett, AnnBook - 2016 | First edition.Book, 2016. First edition.
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Added Sep 24, 2023
The Dutch HouseThe Dutch House, BookA Novel
by Patchett, AnnBook - 2019 | First edition.Book, 2019. First edition.
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Added Sep 07, 2023
Hang the MoonHang the Moon, BookA Novel
by Walls, JeannetteBook - 2023 | First Scribner hardcover edition.Book, 2023. First Scribner hardcover edition.
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Added Aug 18, 2023
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The entire time I was reading this book, I was thinking it's the publishing version of the Emperor's New Clothes. How this book received the attention it did, the fawning praise from various authors and writers, and the positive reviews is beyond me. No, it's actually not... I have to believe it's because of Jenny Jackson's position within the publishing industry. Apparently no one could bring themselves to pull her aside to tell her her book is bad.
Based on some of the reviews and effusive praise about this book, I was expecting wry, satirical and witty. To me, it was dull, lacking insights and at times extraordinarily, toe-curlingly unfunny. Like when an amateur comic bombs spectacularly while opening for the headliner.
If you want a wry, satirical and witty book about rich New Yorkers, my recommendation is 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe. Don’t bother with this one.The entire time I was reading this book, I was thinking it's the publishing version of the Emperor's New Clothes. How this book received the attention it did, the fawning praise from various authors and writers, and the positive reviews is beyond…
The HuntressThe Huntress, BookA Novel
by Quinn, KateBook - 2019 | First edition, hardcover library edition.Book, 2019. First edition, hardcover library edition.
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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I had high expectations for this book. I found it a frustrating read, in large part due to the long (and laborious, at times) sentences. The pace picked up at what I felt was the real inciting incident, _more than halfway through_. I also didn’t connect with any of the characters. None, in my view, we’re sympathetic. Put together, these things demanded a lot from this reader, even with a somewhat unexpected ending.I had high expectations for this book. I found it a frustrating read, in large part due to the long (and laborious, at times) sentences. The pace picked up at what I felt was the real inciting incident, _more than halfway through_. I also didn’t…
Lessons in ChemistryLessons in Chemistry, Book
by Garmus, BonnieBook - 2022 | First edition.Book, 2022. First edition.
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Added Jul 16, 2023
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, BookA Novel
by Zevin, GabrielleBook - 2022Book, 2022
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Added Jul 16, 2023
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Added Jul 12, 2023
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I enjoyed this as much as Hamnet, I think because I felt a magical quality to the story. O'Farrell is so skilled at drawing me into the narrative -- and I confess I don't have much interest in 16th century European history on the best of days -- and painting an evocative picture of the surroundings and mood. Highly, highly recommend this book.I enjoyed this as much as Hamnet, I think because I felt a magical quality to the story. O'Farrell is so skilled at drawing me into the narrative -- and I confess I don't have much interest in 16th century European history on the best of days -- and…
The It GirlThe It Girl, Book
by Ware, RuthBook - 2022 | First Scout Press hardcover edition.Book, 2022. First Scout Press hardcover edition.
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Beautiful World, Where Are YouBeautiful World, Where Are You, Book
by Rooney, SallyBook - 2021 | First edition.Book, 2021. First edition.
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Added May 12, 2022
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The Woman in Cabin 10The Woman in Cabin 10, Book
by Ware, RuthBook - 2017 | Simon & Schuster Canada edition.Book, 2017. Simon & Schuster Canada edition.
Added Aug 15, 2021
Redhead by the Side of the RoadRedhead by the Side of the Road, Book
by Tyler, AnneBook - 2020Book, 2020
Added Aug 15, 2021
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Added Apr 15, 2021
One by OneOne by One, Book
by Ware, RuthBook - 2020 | Simon & Schuster Canada edition.Book, 2020. Simon & Schuster Canada edition.
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Added Apr 15, 2021
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