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" You can read my thoughts here. (3.5/5) "
- Joy, 2/14/2014
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" Pretty writing tries to breathe life into the characters but is unfortunately unsuccessful. Becoming most familiar with the lead character, Truly, still left me feeling unconnected to her. I felt like I was watching a story rather than living it. Maybe it's because I didn't think some of the themes with living in a small town, the lessons from great-great grandma Tabitha Dyerson and forgiveness connected well either. It tried to be profound and come full circle, as with the generations of families, but at the end my mind kept finding holes in the plot and it's what ranks this book lower on likability. "
- Kelsey, 2/10/2014
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" this could be a great book club book for discussion "
- Staci, 2/6/2014
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" Yep, another 3! Loved Truly. Loved Marcus (TOTALLY pictured him looking the same as I pictured Owen Meany!!). Loved the Shadow Book and the herbology lesson. Loved to hate Robert Morgan and Serena Jane. Loved the story overall. Didn't love the first person narration and couldn't get over it. "
- Jack7609, 2/3/2014
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" Touching at times and wacky at others - a very different book. OK reading. "
- Valerie, 2/2/2014
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" Another debut novel - I seem to be on a winning streak lately. With colorful and descriptive prose, this was darker than I expected it to be. The one slightly unnerving aspect was that although it is written in first person, Truly seems to have the insight and knowledge of situations where she isn't present that you would expect in a book written in third person. But all in all, a enjoyable read and I would recommend it for something a bit different. "
- Ruth, 1/31/2014
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" Couldn't finish ! Baker writes beautifully , BUT overall this story is horrible . The lead character has a bad childhood and grows up to be a completely UNlikeable adult . I'll spare you the details that other reviews on here share . Hopefully Baker's next novel will have a slightly happier story and/or much more likeable/interesting characters ! "
- Natalie, 1/25/2014
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" This was an entertaining read but a little on the strange side - not just exactly what I was expecting "
- Barb, 1/19/2014
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" Loved this story...there were a few times in the story where it was dragging. But then again maybe it's because I was trying to read it at the lake and was unfocused. "
- Deena, 1/19/2014
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" Interesting - delves into such complicated issues as physical beauty, power, poverty, death and euthanasia. "
- Cathy, 12/31/2013
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" I picked this book up to read earlier in the year and never got very far. I have started reading it again, and I am really loving it. "
- Christina, 12/27/2013
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" Great characters and prose. I couldn't put this one down! I will definitely be on the lookout for more Tiffany Baker! "
- Monica, 12/27/2013
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" This book was not at all what I was expecting, in a good way. I really enjoyed it and the story line wasn't quite as sad as I thought would be. Sad twist at the end though. "
- Tovi, 11/20/2013
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" Had higher hopes for this book, but it was still a good read. "
- Lori, 11/2/2013
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" Good story.... "
- Mary, 9/29/2013
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" really liked this book in the end although I really didn't like the first half of it. The second half was worth reading through the first half which was boring. "
- Maureen, 9/12/2013
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" Selena recommended this one to me... she was right on, again! Sweet, somewhat sad, and as a sort-of quilter, I appreciated - well, read it yourself. "
- Marilyn, 8/15/2013
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" I thought this book was quite an original story, good descriptive passages but I just felt the story didn't live up to my expectations. I was bored in the middle, it did pick up during the end but just not as good as I thought it would be. "
- Katie, 10/25/2012
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" Really enjoyed this book in which the main character deals with being different but comes through with perseverance and the help of some witchcraft. "
- Laure, 6/25/2012
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" I went back and read this earlier work by the author of the "Gilly Salt Sisters" since I love that book so much. Didn't like this so much. I guess the good news is that I think the author is improving. Hope the trend continues. "
- AnnieBebop, 2/22/2012
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" I loved it more and more as I thought about ii n the days after completing it. "
- Janice, 12/10/2011
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" I liked the book. First I was thinking, what is this all about!? The end was good. The book has your typical good and bad parts and creepy parts. It's about a little town so it was interesting. "
- Ktoompas, 10/25/2011
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" I loved this book. Truly is such an interesting character. Actually all the characters are interesting in this book. I couldn't wait to finish it but was sad when I did because there is no more story to read! "
- Ann, 10/14/2011
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" 3 1/2 stars - A charming, well-told tale.
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- Cathy, 5/18/2011
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" I really enjoyed this book. I could picture the small town and the people in it without any problem. The development of the characters was done.
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- Debbie, 5/12/2011
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" Good but the end was just a bit over the top. Too many "too good to be true" parts to the ending. even the language got to be too much.
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- Deb, 5/3/2011
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" I didn't think this was going to be my kind of book - but how wrong I was. It captivated me from start to finish.
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- Sara, 5/3/2011
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" very insightful at times, but kinda just ended abruptly...overall i like it though...
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- Jen, 4/30/2011
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" Somewhat bizarre book, but interesting. I enjoyed it.
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- Lindsay, 4/23/2011
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" Worth the time to read
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- Laurie, 4/14/2011
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" Great characters. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could
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- Karentokmakoff, 4/10/2011
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" This is a great book. I bought it just because I liked the cover, but I really enjoyed the story and the complexity of Truly's character.
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- Charlotte, 4/8/2011
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" I listened to this on unabridged CD's...on my roadtrip. And it totally kept my attention thru Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas. Loved it..
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- Dbshell, 4/2/2011
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