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Suzanna

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Selling your Soul for Stupid Stuff

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-09-25

I really enjoyed this book, it epitomizes the worst of modern society. Greed, materialism, sexual objectification, fantasists, and shallowness juxtaposed with humans' primal instincts. The characters were interesting, as was the storyline. The writing and pacing were good, as well. In addition, the narration was perfect.

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Raw

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-04-25

Classic Joyce Carol Oates. Well-written, this is the story of a pedophile who leaves wreckage in his wake. Additionally, it's a story about privilege. The writing is raw and graphic, taking you inside the predator's world. As with all of Ms. Oates' books, the characters are well developed and the story gripping.

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No

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-30-25

I've read all of Ms. Lippman's books and she is one of my favorite authors. This one disappoints, sadly. It's not a bad book but it was too cutesy for me. Mrs. Blossom was too much of a stereotype. Maybe it gets better but I couldn't stay with it. I prefer books like Prom Mom, Lady in the Lake, After I'm Gone, etc.

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What Remains

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-30-25

My dad was a WW2 vet so I'm always looking for good stories that have ties to that era. Inspired by her grandfather's scrapbook, the author wove dual stories -- decades apart -- about the impact of WW2 on different generations. Well written, the book was nicely paced and held my interest. Some won't like the ending but I thought it was perfect.

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Maureen Dowd's Fault

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-30-25

Perhaps my expectations were unfairly high, but I thought this was going to be a good book since Maureen Dowd discussed the novel with the author at a local book store. It's not a bad book, by any means, but it fell short of what I had anticipated. I got about halfway through and then bailed. Maybe if I didn't have better books in my queue, I would have stuck with it.

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Pretty Good

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-30-25

I enjoyed this book, for the most part, and finished it. Was it a realistic premise? No, but since it's fiction, that's all right. The writing was solid, not literature, but the author did a good job. The pacing was fine, as well.

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Kitschy Koo

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-30-25

The premise is good but the execution was too kitschy. Every once in a while, I like what I consider an escape book. However, this one was populated with annoying, and not in a good way, characters. I felt like my IQ was dropping when I listened to it. In sum, it simply was not my cup of tea.
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Others will likely enjoy it, which is terrific.

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Simple Gifts

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-16-25

I really enjoyed this book about interconnected families and their campaigns to get their "exceptional" children into a public school for gifted kids. The characters were interesting, for the most part, and flawed. The writing was good and the author is great at telling a story. My one disappointment was that, for the most part, none of them really paid for their misdeeds. I know, that seems mean but in a society where the overprivileged/rich seem to get away with anything, it would have been good to see the "Q" and "Z" families get some karma.

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Wonderful

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-11-25

MJF is a national treasure on many levels, and this well-written memoir puts on beautiful display her strength, dignity, sense of humor, resilience, and intelligence. Her willingness to share her story is a gift to all who faced similar struggles, regardless of socio-economic status. Additionally, she freely discusses her own flaws and humanity. MJF is a survivor and a role model for those of us who bear the scars of parental neglect.

MJF’s narration is superb. The listener will feel like MJF is in the room, telling her story. It’s an intimate experience.

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Terrific

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-07-25

Well written and interesting, this book transports you back in time. The author showed the humanity of the victims, rather than focusing on the killer. This book was more a study of the conditions women and the poor faced during that time.

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