The Odds By Stewart O’Nan (Viking Adult, Hardcover, 9780670023165, January 19, 2012, 192pp.) The Short of It: A brutally honest look at a marriage in crisis. The Rest of It: In all my years as a reader, I’ve never read an O’Nan novel. Boy, have I been missing out. Art and Marion Fowler ditch their soon-to-be [...]
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After Dark By Haruki Murakami (Vintage, Paperback, 9780307278739, April 2008, 256pp.) The Short of It: Mesmerizing. The Rest of It: I don’t spend a lot of late evenings out. But, I have been known to hit a late movie once in awhile and when I do, I am always amazed at how many people are [...]
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11/22/63 By Stephen King (Scribner, Hardcover, 9781451627282, November 2011, 864pp.) The Short of It: A total departure from what King is typically known for, and not at all what I expected. The Rest of It: Jake Epping, thirty-five and writing his first novel, teaches GED courses at the local high school so he can make [...]
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The Language of Flowers By Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Ballantine Books, Hardcover, 9780345525543, 336pp.) The Short of It: Expressive and full of promise. The Rest Of It: Victoria Jones has lived in more foster homes than she’s willing to admit. Bounced around from home to home, she’s encountered all types of people, but no one has ever [...]
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Lamb By Bonnie Nadzam (Other Press, Paperback, 9781590514375, September 2011, 288pp.) The Short of It: Stunning and dangerous with sharp, rusted edges. The Rest Of It: David Lamb is no stranger to hardships. His marriage failed miserably and he’s just buried his father. While taking a moment after the funeral to gather his thoughts, eleven-year-old [...]
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