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American Rust
American Rust
Author: Philipp Meyer
  1. Set in a beautiful but dying Pennsylvania steel town, American Rust is a novel of the lost American dream and the desperation that arises from its loss. It is the story of two young men bound to the town by family, responsibility, inertia and the beauty around them who dream of a future beyond the factories, abandoned homes, and the poll...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781847394125
ISBN-10: 1847394124
Publication Date: 3/4/2010
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 2
Although fairly well written, I kept reading this book hoping to find redemption, hope, a light in the forest somewhere. Didn't find it. All these characters are a mess. Abrupt ending, very unsatisfying. Disappointing.
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Helpful Score: 1
Not an uplifting book but shows how one decision can alter so many lives. Well written - kept my interest. Did it for my book club and had interesting discussion.
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Helpful Score: 1
A disappointment. Overrated.
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Really liked this book. Looking forward to his upcoming new novel.
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A different kind of novel for me, but I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.


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