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Book Review of Made in the U.S.A.

Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A.
Author: Billie Letts
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 4


I found this slow in the beginning, but suddenly I couldn't wait to get back to it, then it just lost its bang. A good book for sure, far far grittier than her others, but even though I can see why the heroine had such an attitude, the author did not generate enough sympathy for a reader to really feel for her. I loved the kid brother, though as he was much more developed and sympathetic. I do wish more had been done with the circus and her practice on the wires. Too much was just glossed over in this novel for it to be a keeper.