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My Year of Meats
My Year of Meats
Author: Ruth L. Ozeki
Veteran filmaker Ruth Ozeki's novel has been hailed as "one of the heartiest and yes, meatiest debuts in years" (Glamour). It tells the story of a year in the lives of two ordinary women on opposite ends of the earth, brought together by a convergence of extraordinary circumstances. Jane, a struggling filmmaker in New York, is given her b...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780140280463
ISBN-10: 0140280464
Publication Date: 3/1/1999
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3.9 stars, based on 66 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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A sexy and funny cross-cultural tale of two seemingly disparate women that is "a feast that leaves you hungry for whatever Ozeki cooks up next" --- Newsweek
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What a teriffic author! I had previously read her later novel, "All Over Creation", which I loved. This did not disappoint! I hope she keeps on going. Warning--you may never want to eat a steak again...
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I loved this book. It is funny and a hilarious commentary on Japanese pop culture. Not recommended if you are pregnant and eat meat (but recommended if you're not yet pregnant and might be willing to be talked out of eating meat!).

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a quirky book that didn't quite do it for me.

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