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Liked It “This book is (somewhat) what i want to grow up and write... very funny and realistic... however there was just something i couldn't put my finger on that annoyed the heck out of me about this book...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“My mom recomended this book and I looked at some other members' rating about this book and they said it was sad, but good. So I'm going to try to read it and see if I like it.”
Lexi C wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I saw the movie first and loved the movie, so I decided to check out the book and fell in love with it as well. I couldn't put it down and read it in two days. It is without a doubt, one of my favorite books of all time. It hits every emotion and made me laugh and cry. It is beautifully written and I highly recommend it. ”
Lauren C wrote this review Friday, June 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is (somewhat) what i want to grow up and write... very funny and realistic... however there was just something i couldn't put my finger on that annoyed the heck out of me about this book...”
Captain Trips wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This one took me a while to get through, but it was hilarious. The whole situation with his mother almost going through the floorboards was funny. I could also identify with some of the small-town aspects of the story...”
Holly G wrote this review Sunday, May 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love it love it love it. Read it every summer.”
Morticia N wrote this review Friday, April 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The first paragraph in the book is what drew me in. After that I couldn't stop reading it. It is the only book so far that I actaully concider reading twice. The way the writer describes things in the book is just beautiful. When Reading it, it feels like you are Gilbert. This book is a must read. Peter Hedges knows how to write.”
Christina S wrote this review Thursday, January 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book affected me so much while reading it that I would look up at the night sky and wonder where in the world Gilbert Grape was and what he was doing. The movie was a gem, and this book outshines it immensely. I found out the movie was filmed in Manor Downs, Texas, and I lived just outside of there. I remember driving to that town and walking through it, seemingly deserted since it was well after midnight. I could almost feel Gilbert's presence. This an amazing first novel by Peter Hedges.”
Edward B wrote this review Thursday, December 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“All the characters come to life, you will remember them long after you lay the book down. ”
Mother Watts wrote this review Sunday, July 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read this book in Contemporary Lit. class. At first it was a bit dull and I was anxious to get to the juicy stuff. Most of the classmates liked the book but there were a few that didn't. I personally enjoyed it. Watched the movie afterward which was good also although the character choice for Becky wasn't what I had imagined.”
Meg wrote this review Sunday, June 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
