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Reviews by Hydee F. (Salt Lake City, Utah)

Three Weeks in December
by Audrey Schulman

Memorable (1/8/2012)

I loved this book, and could not put it down. When I was taken away from reading it, I found myself thinking about it and the characters therein. The emotions stirred by this book are rare, and I am eager to now read other books by the author. Nothing about this book was …more

All the Flowers in Shanghai: A Novel
by Duncan Jepson

Slow going- ultimately an enjoyable read (11/25/2011)

I picked this book up and immediately put it down feeling uninspired to continue by the drab beginning. When I did finally pick it up, weeks later, it took on a better momentum and I found myself wanting to see what would happen next... While much of the book is predictable, …more

A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady

Amazing memoir. (1/10/2011)

This book left me awash in emotions. I could not stop reading the back, and looking at the photos, trying to grasp the reality that Sally Brady was so honest and transparent in this memoir. Her account of a long and complex marriage was touching, and real, and affected me …more

Learning to Lose: A Novel
by David Trueba

Learning to Lose (6/21/2010)

I procrastinated in starting this book because I didn't think I was going to enjoy it, but I was very, very wrong. I could not put this book down once I started it!

Trueba writes in such a raw, and real way, revealing the best and worst of each of his characters in a way …more

The Man From Saigon: A Novel
by Marti Leimbach

Unexpectedly riveting (3/8/2010)

I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book based upon the setting, the Vietnam War isn't exactly my favorite setting for historical fiction, but I found myself unable to put his book down once I got into it. The subplots are interesting, and valuable, and I really came to …more

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