Julie Powell charmed readers with Julie and Julia, in which she chronicled her quest to cook, in one year, every recipe out of Julia Child's...
Continue »
This book gets you from the first page. A thrilling and very real account of fiction. I found myself tortured to have to stop reading and was enthralled by the drama and tragedy of this family of three children. While my life struggles pale in comparison, I found myself empathizing with characters I would never see eye to eye with in the outside world. That being said; while I love a good cliffhanger, Ms. George left me hanging in a way I did not appreciate. When I realized it was the last page, I was frustrated and angered. A warning to any and all who like to know just a bit of an ending...it does not come with this novel.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Not the best read I have ever had, but still an education in an American sub-culture that many are not aware of. Very interesting although I found it to be a bit redundant after a few chapters. I'm glad I read it and may recommend it, depending on the person, but I probably will not read it again.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
Surprisingly enjoyable read! I am not a fan of the restaurant business or horse racing or polo but this book had me from the first chapter. Unpredictable turns and great character development! I enjoyed this book very much!
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(5 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
One of the most delightfully strange reads I have come across. I very much enjoyed the characters and the story. I love books that make you think and still keep you enthralled. This book is "da bomb" !!!
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No
(9 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.
Don't Miss
Customer Comments
Julyemarie has commented on (15) products.
What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George
Julyemarie, October 15, 2008
This book gets you from the first page. A thrilling and very real account of fiction. I found myself tortured to have to stop reading and was enthralled by the drama and tragedy of this family of three children. While my life struggles pale in comparison, I found myself empathizing with characters I would never see eye to eye with in the outside world. That being said; while I love a good cliffhanger, Ms. George left me hanging in a way I did not appreciate. When I realized it was the last page, I was frustrated and angered. A warning to any and all who like to know just a bit of an ending...it does not come with this novel.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
God's Brothel: The Extortion of Sex for Salvation in Contemporary Mormon and Christian Fundamentalist Polygamy and the Stories of 18 by Andrea Moore-emmett
Julyemarie, November 4, 2007
Not the best read I have ever had, but still an education in an American sub-culture that many are not aware of. Very interesting although I found it to be a bit redundant after a few chapters. I'm glad I read it and may recommend it, depending on the person, but I probably will not read it again.(6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
Dead Heat by Dick Francis
Julyemarie, November 4, 2007
Surprisingly enjoyable read! I am not a fan of the restaurant business or horse racing or polo but this book had me from the first chapter. Unpredictable turns and great character development! I enjoyed this book very much!(5 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami
Julyemarie, November 4, 2007
One of the most delightfully strange reads I have come across. I very much enjoyed the characters and the story. I love books that make you think and still keep you enthralled. This book is "da bomb" !!!(9 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
Bridge of Birds: A Novel of the Ancient China that Never Was by Barry Hughart
Julyemarie, November 4, 2007
An excellent read! I could barely put it down! Funny, shocking, amazing writing. The newest addition to my all time favorites list!!(6 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
1-5 of 15next