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White Oleander by Janet Fitch

White Oleander

by Janet Fitch
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  • First Published:
  • May 1, 1999, 390 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2000, 400 pages
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Cassie

If you do not like this book, you may not have the mental capacity to understand its brilliance (and yes, I am talking about the poor child who rated it a 1). I see it as a classic already.
blanse

love the language, very fluid writing. real characters. finch does not romanticize her characters so it doesn't get all mushy.
Avalibalebabe

This Book was extraordinaryI could not put it down. The movie did not do it justice at all. If have have not read it i stongly reconmend it.
Luvmnki83

Fantastic read, I couldn't put it down!
Maxamus Moredius

A book written for the every age group. This book touches everyone who reads it .
Doveta

it`s a great book,you should read it.
excellent choice....

liliana

This was one of the best books I have ever read. I didn't want it to end. She exposed the dilemmas of the real world to the sheltered people. If they weren't scared of the real world before, they should be scared now.
Evan D. Goodstein

What a great story..... glued to the pages !!!

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