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Lise K. Sorensen

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The wicked wit and humor, great irony !

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-07-24

the protagonist is so endearing ...I was so sad when the book was over !

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important book !

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-24-24

I loved the twists in the plot line, but the soap opera- like manner of the writing somehow lacked sophistication .The facts were well- presented and felt real.

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important novel for our times and always !

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Reviewed: 01-08-23

Splendid idea to do a modern- day David Copperfield, so chillingly tailored to the issues and culture that mimic those of Dickens' day.Vernacular was at first difficult, but as my ears adjusted, I was thrilled by its brilliance.

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A dark existential ride in the frozen North

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Reviewed: 10-30-22

A well- written tome,,with nicely complex, poorly- resolved characters.I wish the story were longer,and the characters more fully fleshed- out, ( especially the pastor )but would that destroy the beauty of its stark minimalism ? I'm not sure.

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The Most heart-rending and Beautiful

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Reviewed: 10-24-22

I couldn't get enough of this story...it was both broad-sweeping and intimate in its beauty. .One must have nerves of steel while reading ,for its tragedy, perhaps everyday for some, will burn the reader to their core.

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a must -read for ALL !

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Reviewed: 05-19-22

An allegory of simple yet absolutely epic proportion! The author shares what she has learned from herself and others in the humblest, yet most poetic style imaginable......the listener is carried along on her journey, and swept away.
Her shy, youthful narrative ( made even more so by her omission of certain consonants ) is most effective and compelling.

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tragedy , almost unbearable, but oh.... Great

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-06-22

The reader / listener will need an iron gut to get through this tragic, but so poetically-written story. I couldn't help myself, I listened to the whole book, and really , I have to admit to its greatness , though the content and its presentation are devastating .

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sensuous, entertaining, with surprises

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Reviewed: 08-22-21

A bold,sensuous tale ,told with great empathy for children pushed into blended family arrangements., but sooo much more.....I was hooked !

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probably an important story, but disturbing

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-24-21

The writing wascwell-done , but narration was a bit mechanical.The subject left me disturbed and somewhat uninterested.

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a plausible, horrific pandemic thrilller

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-08-21

story is clever and told so well, narrated so well it may make the reader nauseous...I almost couldn't proceed. Very well -written.

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