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Jun 04, 2022sdb177 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Starts okay, but gets bad after ninety pages, and the story runs out of momentum fast. Stops being credible quickly. The author is a prudish, old woman; she's very out of touch and does not understand either the people in her book, or…
Feb 01, 2021ammolder rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought this book was well-written and highlighted a heartbreaking story about how one moment can change the course of a life. I will say that it took me 20-30 pages to understand the book just because I felt like the author switched…
Oct 28, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is written with multiple student, teacher, and parent narratives, and the impact of a scandal on the community. While I must warn prospective readers that the opening chapter of this book is quite graphic in describing the…
Oct 01, 2018Jambie rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be quite poignant, in relation to the Kavanaugh hearing going on now. I'm glad I finished it, although it wasn't until about 1/3 of the way through before I became interested in the outcome.
Jun 17, 2017
A novel with some mystery and teens as they grow up. A very good novel.
Dec 08, 2014Chapel_Hill_KenMc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Analysis of an emotional disaster that arises from a moment of teenage sexual experimentation. Great narrative skillfully written from multiple perspectives.
Jtrivilino
Jan 29, 2014Jtrivilino rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Anita Shreve has a remarkable ability to reveal the thoughts of her characters. I was nodding my head in agreement as she styled the thoughts of each character. I found the story realistic and heart wrenching. I loved it as I have loved…
mikeyppl
May 02, 2012mikeyppl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A profoundly sad story. Excellently written from the viewpoint of various characters.
FRANCYNE PELCHAR
May 02, 2012FRANCYNE PELCHAR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A compelling novel that speaks to contemporary moral issues and the way Internet technology affects situations which in the past stayed local. I've read it twice and recommned it highly.
Sep 05, 2011Vandyoak rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Excellent writing and the subject matter is very relevant. I do wish that the character of the girl involved had been a little more fleshed out. Not a fun read, but a good one.
tw1629
Jul 29, 2011tw1629 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Although this book has an interesting subject matter and the manner it is written (each chapter is a different person's perspective) is intriquing, the story itself left me feeling sad, almost to the point of wishing I hadn't read it! But…