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Ann patchett's bel canto is a book i've bought numerous. Ann never disappoints.
Patchett's world-building shines in streep's voice. Streep captures the mother's voice and brings the reader into the story.
Tom lake offers a remarkable exploration of youthful love, ambition, and the enduring power of family. The story is an exploration of a life before children as well as a tribute to a happy marriage. Characterization is very strong, with the family fee... Read More
Lara kenison, now married with three grown daughters, tells the story of her summer fling with the famous actor, peter duke. The story of a young actress and a young actor and a summer stock summer told by that formerly young actress to her daughters.... Read More
Ann patchett's new novel, tom lake, focuses on thornton wilder's “our town. Tom lake stands as exemplary character-driven fiction and serves as an excellent introduction to anne patchetta's writing.
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Regardless of your familiarity with the play i think youll have no difficulty connecting with this story
Laras daughters are particularly fascinated by her summer fling with the famous actor peter duke
I listen to a couple of audio books a week walking my dog and am astonished by the butchering of names and odd inflections in w... Read More
The other comments have pretty much summarized the plot a mother regales her three daughter with the shahrazadlike story of he... Read More
Competitiveness
Her latest work tom lake has garnered attention in the literary world
Thank heaven there are joe nelson’s in the world
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This book is for those who appreciate choosing against fame and fortune for blessings in life that are infinitely more valuable
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No it didn’t it turned out so much better
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But the cherry on top of the cake was listening to the audio book read by meryl streep
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I listen to a couple of audio books a week walking my dog and am astonished by the butchering of names and odd inflections in what should be professional productions
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While i am a voracious reader i never aspired to be a book or movie reviewer
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Nothing earth shattering no plot that was so compelling that it has received rave reviews
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This was not that book for me
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