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Oh My Stars
Oh My Stars
Author: Lorna Landvik
I am convinced that at birth the cake is already baked. Nurture is the nuts or frosting, but if you’re a spice cake, you’re a spice cake, and nothing is going to change you into an angel food. — Tall, slender Violet Mathers is growing up in the Great Depression, which could just as well define her state of mind. Abandoned by her mothe...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780739315903
ISBN-10: 0739315900
Publication Date: 4/19/2005
Edition: Abridged
Rating:
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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Helpful Score: 7
This book reminds me of Where The Heart Is... a little corny, with characters you can't help but like, and a story line that just carries the reader away. Like the rest of Landvik's books, the characters are quirky and the plot moves in unexpected directions. Have tissues on hand before the ending!
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Helpful Score: 4
Wonderful story of Violet Mathers and her wonderful life. Starting out in the Depression with a horrible family and horrible accident Violet's life takes many interesting turns. This book pulled me in even though i initially thought I wouldn't like it.
jessielynn avatar reviewed Oh My Stars on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I was truly moved by Violet's story. Landvik intertwines import issues with a story of love and life.
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Helpful Score: 3
I read it in two days... lovely and captivating.
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Helpful Score: 3
Wonderful, heart-wrenching...couldn't put it down. One of Landvik's best novels.
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shelbypresley avatar reviewed Oh My Stars on + 3 more book reviews
why has this not been made into a movie,?! Seriously,a little bit, "That Thing You Do" and "To Kill A Mockingbird", I couldn't stop reading this book. I Love the characters and the relationships that make this a must read.
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I enjoyed this book.
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ANother good Landvik book, but not my favorite


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