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i originally checked this book out from the library. when i was about halfway into the book, i suddenly put it down, and quickly bought 2 copies, one for me, and one for a friend of mine who is an avid reader. i just knew i was going to want to have this book around for a long time.
this novel combines all my favorite themes; true love, discovering yourself and others, reading, bookstores, and of course, Paris, France. i don't think i could have dreamed up a better story. i positively fell in love with the characters, and now so desperately wish for a store like "The Good Novel" to pop up right around the corner.
i also agree with the other reviewer that said he found a bunch of new book recommendations from the book; i also found myself constantly pausing to google an author or book title that was discussed in the book, with the certainty that it will also be a good one.
if you enjoy reading, just read this!
i have to admit that i'm not yet halfway through this book so far. however, i'm just absolutely loving it. i'm the type of reader that usually kind of skims (especially through long descriptive paragraphs) but ann patchett's writing is so good, so amazing, so beautiful, that i'm finding myself reading very slowly, capturing every single word. this book transports me straight to brazil as soon as i pick it up, and it effortlessly involves me in the story so well that when i have to set the book down for a moment i have difficulty putting it out of my mind and returning to real life. "bel canto" by ann patchett is my favorite book (has been for at least 5 years since i read it first) but i think this new novel will give "bel canto" a run for its money!
thank you, ann patchett!!!
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kazuo ishiguro is so talented. this is my third book by him and i loved it. i really got attached to the characters and felt connected to them. i can't wait to read ishiguro's other books.
ahh, provence. peter mayle's books are absolutely hilarious. his books are full of charm, wit, and warmth. i've read everything he's written and this one is awesome. read it and fall in love with provence!
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Rachelle Shanrock, December 1, 2011
i originally checked this book out from the library. when i was about halfway into the book, i suddenly put it down, and quickly bought 2 copies, one for me, and one for a friend of mine who is an avid reader. i just knew i was going to want to have this book around for a long time.this novel combines all my favorite themes; true love, discovering yourself and others, reading, bookstores, and of course, Paris, France. i don't think i could have dreamed up a better story. i positively fell in love with the characters, and now so desperately wish for a store like "The Good Novel" to pop up right around the corner.
i also agree with the other reviewer that said he found a bunch of new book recommendations from the book; i also found myself constantly pausing to google an author or book title that was discussed in the book, with the certainty that it will also be a good one.
if you enjoy reading, just read this!
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Rachelle Shanrock, September 4, 2011
i have to admit that i'm not yet halfway through this book so far. however, i'm just absolutely loving it. i'm the type of reader that usually kind of skims (especially through long descriptive paragraphs) but ann patchett's writing is so good, so amazing, so beautiful, that i'm finding myself reading very slowly, capturing every single word. this book transports me straight to brazil as soon as i pick it up, and it effortlessly involves me in the story so well that when i have to set the book down for a moment i have difficulty putting it out of my mind and returning to real life. "bel canto" by ann patchett is my favorite book (has been for at least 5 years since i read it first) but i think this new novel will give "bel canto" a run for its money!thank you, ann patchett!!!
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Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro
Rachelle Shanrock, July 22, 2011
kazuo ishiguro is so talented. this is my third book by him and i loved it. i really got attached to the characters and felt connected to them. i can't wait to read ishiguro's other books.I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Rachelle Shanrock, July 22, 2011
absolutely gorgeous and charming, one of my favorite books. i have read it before and can't wait to read it again.A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
Rachelle Shanrock, July 22, 2011
ahh, provence. peter mayle's books are absolutely hilarious. his books are full of charm, wit, and warmth. i've read everything he's written and this one is awesome. read it and fall in love with provence!1-5 of 11next