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Liked It “This book was almost eerily a mirror image of my own childhood when modern suburbs were in their infancy. Peter Hedges has such a knack for making ordinary people, the characters in his book, who generally live mundane uneventful lives magically transform by virtue of something extraordinary that...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book was almost eerily a mirror image of my own childhood when modern suburbs were in their infancy. Peter Hedges has such a knack for making ordinary people, the characters in his book, who generally live mundane uneventful lives magically transform by virtue of something extraordinary that comes their way. Much like his first novel, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, I soooo did not want this book to end. His references to the commercials of Santa riding the Norelco razor down snow slopes, and the Purina dog food chuckwagon disappearing into kitchen cabinetry, and the game Green Ghost, and Lite Brite took me back to another life. ”
Edward B wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting tale. Peter Hedges did a much better job in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" but I still liked reading this book. It is not the greatest but it is a quick read.”
KJ wrote this review Monday, January 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“On my top ten list. A great read, a lot of fun.”
Reojames wrote this review Sunday, August 26 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I adored Scotty Ocean; his thoughts, dreams and actions. It was funny, desparate at times, and sad. This book was really well written. I didn't think it would be so good, but now I would recommend it to almost anyone. Scotty stole my heart!
Rachel wrote this review Sunday, November 12 2006. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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