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Amy rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Sister Mine by Nalo Hopkinson
A wild, fun ride. It reads as if the author had a stupendously fun time writing it.
Amy rated a book 2 of 5 stars
All Gone by Alex Witchel
This one was a disappointment for me. I'd expected a cathartic read (my mother recently died of Alzheimer's), and I thought a memoir by someone who'd gone through the same thing would be emotionally satisfying. Except a good chunk of the time, the au...more
Amy made a comment on her review of Benediction
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"Yes, I liked the earlier ones, but this one was so uneven to me. The ending totally annoyed me."
Amy rated a book 3 of 5 stars
Benediction by Kent Haruf
Not feeling the love so many other readers have had for this book.
Amy rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
More like a 4.5. I can see why some people don't like this, but it knocked me out. What an accomplishment.
Amy made a comment on Kassie's review of My Friend Dahmer
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"It's really disturbing. I'm glad I read it. Made me really sad."
Amy rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Wow, what a story. You'd never buy this as fiction. And I love the story behind the title: it's both literal and metaphorical.
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"So now you should go read the other Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson. I'm about 3/4 in and so far, no hot mess. :-)"
Amy rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick
If you've read The Orphan Master's Son and wondered how much of it was accurate, or if you're watching the current events regarding N. Korea unfold, this is a must-read. Totally insane.
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An instinct for great books since 1974.
46583 Books & Bars — 106 members — last activity Apr 09, 2013 11:08am
Connect with other members of Books & Bars book club in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Continue the discussion from our live events. Suggest books. Make friend...more
61145 Coffee House Press — 107 members — last activity Jan 05, 2012 10:53am
Where good books are brewing.
66595 The Rooster! — 158 members — last activity May 09, 2013 12:37pm
Tournament of books commentariat, all year long!
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