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Book Review of Shopgirl

Shopgirl
Shopgirl
Author: Steve Martin
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 9


I read this book after I saw the movie. Oh, how I wish I hadn't. Steve Martin is a genious! This book has such eloquent observations and economy of phrasing...it's as if each sentence is a bite of the most delicious thing you've ever eaten, and you just don't want to finish chewing it. I can't say enough about how much I loved this book. Timeless themes, modern sensibilities, and beautiful writing: what more could a modern reader want from a modern novel?