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That Night
That Night
Author: Alice McDermott
The time is the early 1960s...the last time, perhaps, when it could be said that America was truly innocent. Ms. McDermott has succeeded in writing a novel that is, at once, mythic and personal - a novel that possesses the ability to make us remember our own youth and all that has vanished since. -Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
ISBN: 363297
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 184
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Publisher: Collins Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This book is a "Fast Read"!
I decided to read this book, because it was on the list of top 200 books, chosen by book clubs.
I enjoyed the book and recommended it to my reading group.
It was interesting to discuss the story of "Teenage Love" with my friends, we looked at the content, basically, from a parent's point of view. I would say, it has mass appeal, since dealing with teenagers is an experience everybody recognizes. While the book is set in the 60's - some things never change. Enjoy!
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This story starts out on a certain summer night and moves backward toward "that night". Good short story.
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Nostalgic little book.
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a wonderful story well written from the author of Charming Billy. A good book for your book club.
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Wonderful story of a young girl's fascination and friendship with a teenage couple in her neighborhood, and what happens when the teenage girl becomes pregnant. Was also a terrific movie starring Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell & Eliza Dushku.
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A fascinating thought provoking read
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Excellent!!


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