I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!!!
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I barely remember when this Album came out, but I do remember the Cover of the Album, and I remember after seeing that Album cover, and couples years later I first heard Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", and I instantly saw that Album Cover, and when I set out to buy the tape, I thought "This will sould like Highway 61", but I was surprised, it sounded even better, and this Album is the only Album that I can say, when I see the picture of the man, I can hear his Music. Folks, this guy says who he is, and means it.
I know there would be a lot of the other reviewers who would beg to differ on the contrast between this album, and Highway 61. The thing about Infidels is that Dylan wrote solid, expressive, no drugs involved, cut and dry lyrics that made me think, and the production was the best it could have been in 1983(Highway 61, Dylan was under the influence if you know what I mean, but in Infidels he was over the influence). Though I personally do not agree with every thing Dylan says in his lyrics, I can say he is very persuasive(spell), and wise in what his songs says to me.
And the social content of this Album brought out issues that were not much on the forefront in the early 80s. Look at "Nieborhood Bully", it is obvious about how the World System accuses Israel of being a bully even though they are merely defending themselves. "Sweetheart like You" is about a Christian woman on the verge of becoming a hypocrite, as the man singing in the bar gives her that convicting question "whats a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?". "Jokerman" is a gem of a gem. It's colorful lyrics are so vauge, but at the same time clear."Man of Peace" is a wake up call about the likeness of the anti-christ, "you know sometimes Satan, come as a Man of Peace", and not to be decieved by Satan's peaceful front. "Union Sundown", is one of the ones I disagree with, though I like it as a song, and the lyrics are nicely done, but we can't blame everything on bussiness owners. If anything maybe greed within the others."I and I", is a awesome song about a man's struggle with his moral conscience, and obligations as a moral agent of free will. I like the whole Album!!!!
This Album had a huge impact on me as a songwriter. My first Dylan Album was Greatest Hits vol. 2, and that introduced me to Dylan, but when I got this Album it took me beyond the idea that I just thought Dylan was a good folksinger, this Album showed me that you can have a commercial sound, and still be solid, and I can use delay on my vocals, it's cool, because Dylan did it. If you haven't heard a whole Dylan Album, but want to, I recommend this one. It is deep, and it is simple.
I also enjoyed the cast of performers such as, Mick Taylor(of the Rolling Stones), and of course Dire Straight's Mark Knofler. And Sly and Robbie. The Sound is excellent, and to me it still sounds timeless. You can tell it was recorded around 1983, but it's not to nostalgic.
You can judge the book by the cover on this Album. If you look at that Album cover(that picture of Dylan with his ray-bans)......that's exactly what it sounds like. It's the real deal!!!!
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So what can i say about this book, that hasn't already been said a hundred times?
This book was amazing & i absolutely loved it! I am a very emotional person, and when i fall, - whether in real life, or over music, or fictional characters,- i fall- Hard. I know what its like to feel too much, too hard, too strongly.  I have a deep love for music, and songs, and lyrics, and words- and moments. And i have a deep love for books, and stories, and characters. And this book had both.

This story followed Stella, and her love of music, and her trying to find herself. And i will be damned if i didn't feel it. If I didn't hear the songs playing in my head as I read them on the page (didn't listen to them, yet. Hard to listen to a playlist at 2 am when everyone is asleep.)
Stella recounts her tale, of her love of music, of her finding herself, and of her falling in love. And when she should be living on a high in her life, in her career, a phone call brings her right back to all the memories, she has yet to let go of. So, instead of taking her flight home, she drives, listing to the playlist, the music, that holds all her memories- and she relives it all- finally letting go.
It was an amazing story. And I loved the music that goes along with it. And I loved Reid. God, I loved Reid.

I am so sorry if my thoughts are incoherent. This book... It just speaks to me on so many different levels. And if you haven't read it yet, I recommend that you do so. 5 out of 5. I loved this book.
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I couldn't put it down!! Absolutely wonderful!!
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This book will go down as one of my all time favorite books ever!!!! I absolutely LOVED everything about this book!!! I cried and laughed and swooned!!! Love love love this book!!! If I could give this book more than 5 stars I totally would!!!!
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I would give it 10 stars if I could, great story from start to finish.
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I can't speak highly enough about this book and Colleen Hoovers writing it's just pure gold! Utterly fantastic in every way! I ugly cried and I don't ever ugly cry to a book! I <3 Will, he is totally my new book hubby! And Lake is so mature for her age. And the poetry really got me I mean everytime I shed tears! This is just one of those stories that immediately is top 3 best series ever and u can't stop thinking about it or talking about it, it sticks with u long after your done! I loved this book and will read anything Mrs. Hoover writes! Just an amazing read 10 stars!!!!!!!
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I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said about this book. I LOVED it.  I laughed(because it did have it's funny parts).  I cried( A -freaking-lot).  I was mad at Quinn for not talking to Graham about her feelings more.  I was mad at Graham for doing what he did(no spoilers)...but the way he LOVED HER????? O. M. G!!!!  The real, heart-stopping, 100% "from his soul" kind of love is what I'm talking about.  This story had it all.  If felt REAL, and RAW, and it was heartbreaking.  I can't say that I didn't wish for a different ending because everyone wants a TRUE happy ending where everything is "perfect". I understand it though....and I think it needed to end the way it did. This story will pull at your heartstrings...some more than others.  It's not pretty..but it's real life.  I like stories that seem real and I felt like I was going thru the things these characters were going thru.  I felt the happiness, then the downward spiral to heartbreak. I'll also mention THIS.......knowing what was in THE BOX almost did me in!!  Then...when I finally found out what was in THE BOX...It.  Did. Me. In.  For the love.......as if my wounded heart wasn't already obliterated.........GEEZ!!!  With all of that said though....I'll read it again and again--because it was THAT GOOD!!!!  I'm not great at reviews but trust me when I say that you'll be glad that you took a chance.
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I would HIGHLY recommend this book!!!!  One of my favorites!
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This book deserves 10 stars!!!! Once you start reading it you can't put it down!!!! I read this book in 2 days!!!!!!!
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OMG, if I could give this book 10 stars I would! It is amazing, beautiful, and so emotion packed. It had everything I looked for in a book...

I need the next one like...NOW!

I love how we got both POV's throughout the story and how we went from past to present....writing this good makes my heart go pitter-patter!

Trudy has a way of drawing the reader in and making you sit your tail on the couch for hours. It was that good! I don't think I moved for the better part of 5 hours!

Readers beware------> Have tissues handy because I had a few ugly cries while reading this and I can guarantee you will too!

This beauty here is one of my top 5 reads of 2014! Well done Trudy!

Happy Reading!
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If i could give 100 stars I would, this stuff is incredible!
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I would literally give this item 10 stars if I could!!! It's hugggeeeeee! Couldn't be happier!!
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I just can't believe how good this book was!!!!.
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If I could give 10 stars I would!! This book is simply outstanding. The way Ella Frank has entwined the characters and made them come alive along with the backdrop of the music is brilliant. This book is intensely captivating and is up there with the likes of CJ Roberts (the dark duet series). The music and the passion of the words they jump off the page grab your heart twist and leave you addicted to the very last sentence!! Well done, bravo Ella Frank.....
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I love love love love love this book. My favorite book EVER! I wish I could give it 6 stars!!!!
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This is the best book I've read in I can't tell you how long! I couldn't put it down!! The characters are great, the story-line is hilarious, and the writing itself is just plain brilliant!! I literally stayed up all night to read it cause I couldn't stop! BUY IT NOW!! You won't be disappointed!! I can't wait for the next book from this author!!!
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I just finished reading this book and I cannot believe how good it was! I was so engrossed in it, I wanted to keep reading and reading until I was finished but now i want to read it again! If you are considering buying this book, buy it, it is totally worth every penny. I absolutely loved this book and have nothing bad to say about it. It is sad, funny, engrossing, sweet, has romance and self-discovery. Everything good all in one book! :) It's neat too because you can read it over and over and never get sick of it. I actually believe this is my new favorite book. I truly enjoyed it and hope that if you too read it you will also.