Loved this book when I first read it many years ...
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Loved this book when I first read it many years ago.  I was so happy to see that M. M. Kaye books are now available for kindle.  The story is very interesting and I enjoyed the growth of Hero from an intelligent prig to a much more likeable person.  Captain Frost is some what of an anti hero but his evolution is very interesting also. Highly recommend this book.
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This is one of my favorite books. I first read it many years ago when in middle school and have re-read every few years since.
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I read this book as a child I loved it then and in rereading it again it still is a very good read.
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I read this book over 30  years ago, and it became a favorite of mine.  I have recommended it to so many people, over the years! So, it was time, now that I am in my sixties, to re-read it.  I have fallen in love with the story all over again!
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I read this book in high school over 20 years ago. Back then I didn't appreciate nor tried to really understand it. Fast forward 25 years later a college student and taking humanities and this book is one of the assignments. Wonderful book! Touches on the views of the black woman and the black community post slavery time.
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I first heard this book as a third grader- my teacher read it to our class. It loved it then: the characters were lovable, the writing was amusing and rich, and the story was captivating and memorable. So memorable that 8 years later, I borrowed this book from the library to reread and re-enjoy. I highly recommend this book to 3rd- 5th graders as a independent read or older kids for a quick read.

This book is hard to find in book stores, so buy online or borrow from the library.
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My favorite book of all time.  I've read and reread this many many times in the last 30 years.  It was the first book I read to my wife while we were still dating.  The first chapter can be confusing, but keep in mind it is told mainly from the perspective of a girl who is lost, feverish and frightened.
Although the book strongly hints that there would (or should) be a sequel, it wraps up most of the story lines by the end.  This was a good thing since there was a long gap between the publishing of this book and the following ones, due to (what I understand) were problems at the publisher that were beyond the control of the author.
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I first read this book when I was a young twentysomething wife and mother.  It helped me to keep my relationship with God, my husband, childrend and community in perspective. I gave away my copy many years ago and purchased it again because I ran across a situation that reminded me of how I had grown through reading this delightful story.
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I read this book when it originally came out about 25 years ago. I have always told everyone it's my all time favorite book. In recommending it to someone recently (who thought it was amazing) I decided to re-read it again. It was just as wonderful as the first time! Sadly the author passed away this year.
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I first read this as a freshman in high school. I instantly fell in love with it. It truly sparked an interest in philosophy (which is a subject I was forced to put aside many years ago now). The ending lost me there, as it became just so nonsensical & over the top, but it was a great read. Still sits in my home library today, where I joyfully revisit it from time to time.
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I read this book for the first time about 20 years ago.  I read about 150 books each year.  This book has really stuck with me and through the years I knew I needed to read it again (something I rarely do--so many books, so little time).  I was delighted to hold it in my hands, and it again intrigued me with it's sense of place and the subtle unsettling mystery that has stayed with me for so many years.  One of my favorite books.
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I read this many years ago and when I saw it on Amazon as an e-book, I immediately purchased it and read it again.
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I read this for the first time over 30 years ago. It was great back then, and it's still a great read.
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This was my favorite book for many years. I've just read it again, 30 years later and was stunned by it anew. Crowley is a subtle wizard with language, and he is so knowledgeable about literature and texture and love.
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I read this book many years ago...the first Beatrice Small novel I picked up and I've been hooked on her books ever since.  I've just read it again for the 2nd time after so many years and it was just as wonderful as I remembered it.
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The first time I read this book I was 15. Nearly 30 years later I think I enjoyed it more through older eyes. A masterpiece.
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I read this when it first came out many years ago and have never forgotten it.  I'm so glad to have the chance to read it again!