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The Effect of Living Backwards
The Effect of Living Backwards
Author: Heidi Julavits
Does Alice really hate her sister, or is that love? Was she really enrolled in grad school, or was that an elaborate hoax? Is this really a hijacking, or is it merely the effect of living backwards? — Following her acclaimed debut, The Mineral Palace, Heidi Julavits presents a quirky, compelling new novel about two sisters, a bizarre event...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425198179
ISBN-10: 0425198170
Publication Date: 9/7/2004
Pages: 368
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2.7 stars, based on 25 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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I really wanted to love this book. The writing is SO well done, but the story is just meh. So, I'm going halfsies on my star rating.
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I started it, just didnt like it
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I had a hard time following what was going on here, I felt like the writing was more difficult than it needed to be and the story line seemed to go on forever... I am still thinking about how and why some of the things in the book actually happened!!

Overall, a tough book but an interesting topic!

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  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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If you appreciate inventive writing, you may enjoy this book. It reminded me of The Time Traveler's Wife in that the "back story" of this unusual plot unfolded bit by bit.


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