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Oh My Stars
Author: Lorna Landvik

Book Information
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780345468369 - ISBN-10: 0345468368
Publication Date: 2/28/2006
Pages: 416


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
Tall, slender Violet Mathers is growing up in the Great Depression, which could just as well define her state of mind. Abandoned by her mother as a child, mistreated by her father, and teased by her schoolmates ("Hey, Olive Oyl, where's Popeye?"), the lonely girl finds solace in artistic pursuits. Only when she's hired by the town's sole feminist to work the night shift in the local thread factory does Violet come into her name and bloom. Accepted by her co-workers, the teenager enters the happiest phase of her life until a terrible accident causes her to retreat once again into her lonely shell.

Realizing that she has only one clear choice, Violet boards a bus heading west to California. But when the bus crashes in North Dakota, it seems that Fate is having another cruel laugh at Violet's expense. This time though, Violet laughs back. She and her fellow passengers are rescued by two men: Austin Sykes, whom Violet is certain is the blackest man to ever set foot on the North Dakota prairie, and Kjel Hedstrom, who inspires feelings Violet never before has felt. Kjel and Austin are musicians whose sound is like no other, and with pluck, verve, and wit, Violet becomes part of their quest to make a new kind of music together.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Jeri G. (snugpug) wrote on 6/13/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book reminds me of Where The Heart Is... a little corny, with characters you can't help but like, and a story line that just carries the reader away. Like the rest of Landvik's books, the characters are quirky and the plot moves in unexpected directions. Have tissues on hand before the ending!

Elizabeth K. wrote on 4/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I read it in two days... lovely and captivating.

Terri S. (1800babe) wrote on 4/17/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wonderful, heart-wrenching...couldn't put it down. One of Landvik's best novels.

Maureen C. (Modaba) wrote on 3/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A wonderful story! Great characters! I am a Lorna Landvik fan, and this book didn't let me down! Violet, Kjiel, and Austin will be with me forever!

Linda L. (lakelinda) wrote on 1/22/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wonderful story of Violet Mathers and her wonderful life. Starting out in the Depression with a horrible family and horrible accident Violet's life takes many interesting turns. This book pulled me in even though i initially thought I wouldn't like it.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Judy H. (javakitty) wrote on 6/7/2009...


A nicely written heartwarming story. Slow at times in the beginning,middle, and moved too fast in the end, but worth reading.

Donna C. (MrsJimbo) wrote on 8/16/2008...


Really good book

Vicky M. wrote on 3/17/2007...


Fun read!!!

B.J. T. (meme) wrote on 2/15/2007...


Great read. Didn't want to put it down.

B.J. T. (meme) wrote on 2/15/2007...


Great read. Didn't want to put it down.

Valarie C. (Valimichel) wrote on 2/5/2007...


LOVED it. This is a great coming of age novel about Violet who as a child loses her mom, then more. This is a must read for any Landvik fan.

Lisa A. wrote on 1/19/2007...


I have read all of Lorna Landvik's books, and this one, like the others, is wonderful. A bit sadder than the others, but with a lovely ending. She has a way of creating characters that feel like someone you could know... and she paints such a great atmosphere that you can imagine you are there!
It's the story of Violet, an unattractive girl who suffers even more after a freak accident- and how a chain of events lead her to become a strong, wonderful, confident woman.

You will love it!!

Michelle B. wrote on 1/11/2007...


I loved this book . A joy to read

Bobbi K. (bjk) wrote on 1/4/2007...


Another story from Lorna Landvik with quirky characters overcoming misfortune and flurishing in unusual circumstances.

I didn't like this as much as "Angry Housewives", but it's still a good read.

Shelby M. wrote on 11/18/2006...


This book was really good-Violet overcomes so much, she's very brave! Many good messages about friends in this one!


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