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The Confessions of Max Tivoli
The Confessions of Max Tivoli
Author: Andrew Sean Greer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/27/2006
Helpful Score: 1


although an old theme it is well-written with a slight twist. Martin Amis wrote a book set during the Holocaust that I would also recommend


Elvis in the Morning
Elvis in the Morning
Author: Jr., William F. Buckley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 7/28/2006


who would have thought that William Buckley had an 'affection' for Elvis. Entertaining, if not deep


I'll Take You There
I'll Take You There
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/8/2006


typical straighforward Oates


Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Author: Yann Martel
Book Type: School Library Binding
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 8/12/2006


this is a paperback from Quality Paperback Book Club, so, if you are familiar, it is bigger than a paperback, yet smaller than a hardcover. the ISBN did not match any that PBS offered, but I have no doubt this is the entire novel as originally published in hardcover.


Murder in Havana (Capital Crimes, Bk 18)
Murder in Havana (Capital Crimes, Bk 18)
Author: Margaret Truman
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 22
Review Date: 5/8/2006


always enjoy her jibs at the CIA


Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
Author: Laura Hillenbrand
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 533
Review Date: 7/4/2006


a very entertaining book - even if you already know the story


White Butterfly (Easy Rawlins, Bk 3)
White Butterfly (Easy Rawlins, Bk 3)
Author: Walter Mosley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/8/2006


different perspective from other detective novels, and even from Mosley in that he doesn't make Easy 100%, or even 90%, likeable


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