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Review Date: 9/3/2007
Helpful Score: 13
This book started out slow for me and was hard to get into, but around page 100 it really took off. I ended up absolutely loving the book!
One of the reviews on the back cover really hit on what I think is the strong point - highly developed characters. Chabon crafts them to the point they seem like people you've known all your life.
One of the reviews on the back cover really hit on what I think is the strong point - highly developed characters. Chabon crafts them to the point they seem like people you've known all your life.
Review Date: 8/1/2007
Helpful Score: 2
This collection of short stories is a nice change of pace from reading novels. I found all the stories thought-provoking, but still very quick to read. They're like tapas - delicious little treats.
Review Date: 10/2/2007
Helpful Score: 5
I can already tell (finished this book yesterday) that Briar Rose is going to be a book that stays with me. Yolen tells such an amazing story - both heartbreaking and hopeful. Her story is unlike any retelling of Sleeping Beauty I've ever read. I highly recommend it.
Review Date: 7/25/2007
Helpful Score: 6
Cute book and a quick, enjoyable read. There are recipes at the back for the cakes baked in the novel. What a fun little extra!
Review Date: 9/3/2007
Helpful Score: 3
What a fun read! I had the best time with this book and even remarked to my husband that it would make a hilarious movie. Some parts are definitely British humor (and not that easy to understand), but it doesn't matter. The whole thing is wonderful.
Review Date: 8/3/2007
Helpful Score: 9
Wow. I just finished this book and I can already tell it's one that I'll never forget. Yes, it can be slow reading at times due to its introspective nature. However, I think it's a powerful and enriching story.
Review Date: 7/31/2007
Helpful Score: 22
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The premise and style is fresh, which added to the experience of reading it. I think the author's experience as an artist added to the richness of the story. The sections dealing with making the paper and artwork fascinated me.
Two thumbs up!
Two thumbs up!
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