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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Excellent. I've never read a Dubus novel before, and as predicted by other critics, I did empathize with the characters--stripper, wife beater, militant fundamentalist Muslim, and bouncer with a learning disability. I'm grateful for a writer who can keep me turning pages as my emotions rock from...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It“Depressing and over-written.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Depressing and over-written. ”
Judi R wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not my favorite book. some characters, like the terrorist were too annoying while I would have liked to learn more about others. The ending was tied up too neatly and didn't alltogether make sense.”
Sabine G wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I couldn't wait to read this book and it didn't disappoint. I recommend it. Has lots of true to life situations, characters of this day and age. Dubus has dead on characterizations. You can picture them, so realistic. He easily moves from one characters portrait to another.”
Bookish Chic wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best book (fictional) about 9/11 that I have read. I could not put this book down. The characters come alive and the story is tension-filled. Beautifully descriptive and disturbing, this is one of the best stories to come along in decades.”
Lori D wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“AGain Dubus holds me enthralled, and I get to know the people in the book well. The ending is great!”
Irene R wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hated it! ”
Florence C wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I did not finish reading this book. As a grandmother of preschoolers I decided I didn't want to "go there". After reading others reviews and comments I stopped about 1/4 of the way through. I did not like the direction I think this book was going to take. Comments were saying it was depressing and others said they do not like the way it ends. The writing was intriging, but I agree with others who stated author spent way too much time descriping the strip club.”
Wendy W wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Absolutely awesome and one of my top picks that I've read in 2009.”
Lisa S wrote this review Friday, August 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good writing, not a book to read when you need cheering up,
Mary C wrote this review Friday, July 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Suggest you read 1st book by author House of sand and fog ”
