Reviews - Alayna R. (arichlen)

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Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons
Author: Lorna Landvik
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/3/2011


"Not only do I love the title of this book, I love the characters, their "stories," their love for each other and their friendship. I definitely recommend this book to everyone that appreciates the value of a great friendship."


The Glass Castle
The Glass Castle
Author: Jeannette Walls
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"This book broke my heart but I couldn't put it down. Kissing my kids goodnight made me sad for the childhood Jeannette Walls did not have, but also inspired me. This memoir is so well written; while I do not wish for the childhood she had, I also didn't find myself pitying her. Definitely recommended!"


The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Author: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"I LOVED this book...and I love the title! Fun title. Fun characters. Heart-warming. Great read!"


The Help
The Help
Author: Kathryn Stockett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"LOVED it!"


How to Be Cool
How to Be Cool
Author: Johanna Edwards
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/2/2011


"This was a quick, easy read that was just okay. I didn't really get much out of reading this, although I liked the "idea" and the title."


Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge
Author: Elizabeth Strout
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it. It was "blah" and I felt detached from the characters (and there were a lot of them!) Might be loved by some, but I enjoy books that have more substance. This book was just okay."


The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth
Author: Ken Follett
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"I LOVE this book and recommend it to everyone that asks for a great book to read. I loved every detail to the story and while the size may be daunting for some, it is one of my favorite things about it because I never wanted it to end! It is in my top 3 books of all time and definitely one to read and recommend to everyone you know that loves a great novel!"


Sarah's Key
Sarah's Key
Author: Tatiana de Rosnay
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011
6 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This book sat on my nightstand for months. When I finally began reading it, I couldn't put it down. I was sobbing within the first 10 pages. I love a great book that can evoke so much emotion in its readers. This is definitely a novel that will be with me for a long, long time."


The Time Traveler's Wife
The Time Traveler's Wife
Author: Audrey Niffenegger
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011


"I loved this book! Once I was able to get past the "this couldn't really happen" aspect in my head, I was able to really delve into this novel and just enjoy it."


World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2)
World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2)
Author: Ken Follett
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/1/2011
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"I enjoyed this book as much as "Pillars of the Earth." The only problem I had was that I think I read it too soon after Pillars thinking it was the sequel in the typical sense of being a sequel, in that I didn't want to "forget" anything from Pillars, but really, this is a book that can easily stand on its own. I loved it and definitely recommend it."


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