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" A unique and entertaining story about a socially inhibited but likeable guy trying to find meaning and structure in his life - inspired by the new arrival of a talking parrot. The sex scene late in the book, while necessary to character development, seemed to me to be overly graphic and out of place with the style and tone of the rest of the novel, and it almost put me off continuing, but I had to find out what happened to the bird! "
- Helen, 2/18/2014
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" The talking parrot as messenger of God theme is quite fascinating. We all seek meaning in the events of our lives, Lymen is seeking his in the vision of a bird's sayings encapsulating his life. Counterpoint to his world view are the previous owners of the bird and the librarian who helps him search. "
- Nicole, 2/12/2014
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" Quirky and different - really good. "
- Sally, 2/4/2014
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" This is a little book with a great big heart. Probably no one has read it...and I think it's out of print. "
- Judy, 1/30/2014
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" I could not put it down because I wanted to know what happened next to these curious characters. "
- Hikerdee, 1/18/2014
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" Very entertaining, interesting characters. "
- Marilyn, 1/17/2014
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" 3.5 stars. Ending so-so. Rest of book good, ending anticlimactic "
- Nettie, 1/16/2014
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" One of the best feel good books I have read in a long time! I couldnt put it down and loved the quirky yet totaly believable characters. It is odd reading a book with local references in it, but it didnt take away from the story for me at all. "
- Laura, 1/6/2014
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" unique short read. Details of Lyman's third shift Courtesy Patrol job and what he did with his time off were interesting. Ending seemed a bit improbable. "
- Gretchen, 11/22/2013
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" Lyman befriends a lost parrot that changes his orderly if dull existence. A librarian named Fiona gets into the mix, and by the end he's completely out of his rut and off to new adventures. Unpredictable plot, interesting characters. I like the bird. "
- Karen, 11/10/2013
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" Good story. They made a movie out of this, too. I just happened across it and rented it. Was good. Oh, they changed the title to "A Bird of the Air." "
- Patsy, 10/13/2013
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" Fiona, is a community college librarian who likes to talk loudly in other people's libraries. "
- Nancy, 9/21/2013
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" Not my favorite Coomer novel (that would HAVE TO be One Vacant Chair), but still a fun quirky novel with unforgettable characters. "
- Michelle, 7/19/2013
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" An odd look into the lonely life of an orphan. As a bird lover i enjoyed the story of the oarrot much more than the story of the main character. The end left me wanting. "
- Courtney, 6/3/2013
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" I'm not sure I would've stuck with the print version, but the audio narration worked well for me. Reminded of Anne Tyler's style, for those who might be fans of hers. "
- John, 8/11/2012
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" A quick read that really grew on me. Main character Lyman is simple and complicated at the same time - that's an amazing feat of writing right there! "
- Nadine, 11/12/2011
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" If we look around we are never truly alone. There is always someone who will befriend us no matter how much we try to isolate. "
- Suzie, 5/31/2011
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" This is a NYT Notable book? Gimme a break. It was TERRIBLE. "
- Ellie, 2/8/2011
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" was so not into reading this, but it turned out to be completely quirky and funny. so glad i read it.
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- Amy, 2/5/2011
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" 3.5 stars. Ending so-so. Rest of book good, ending anticlimactic
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- Nettie, 8/29/2010
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" I'm not sure I would've stuck with the print version, but the audio narration worked well for me. Reminded of Anne Tyler's style, for those who might be fans of hers.
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- John, 4/8/2010
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" Someone introduced my to Joe Coomer. This was the first book I read by him and it lead me to more. Such a delight.
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- Karla, 10/27/2009
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" If we look around we are never truly alone. There is always someone who will befriend us no matter how much we try to isolate.
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- Suzie, 4/20/2009
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" I could not put it down because I wanted to know what happened next to these curious characters.
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- Hikerdee, 1/5/2009
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" This is a little book with a great big heart. Probably no one has read it...and I think it's out of print.
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- Judy, 8/18/2008
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" Lyman befriends a lost parrot that changes his orderly if dull existence. A librarian named Fiona gets into the mix, and by the end he's completely out of his rut and off to new adventures. Unpredictable plot, interesting characters. I like the bird.
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- Karen, 4/9/2008
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" This is a NYT Notable book? Gimme a break. It was TERRIBLE.
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- Ellie, 12/12/2007
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" Fiona, is a community college librarian who likes to talk loudly in other people's libraries.
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- Nancy, 12/4/2007
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