Postcards from the Edge

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Summary: The first time I read this book, I could not put it down.
Review: This book is one of the best books I have read. It is funny and sad, and although I share none of the experiences that the main character, Suzanne Vale, and the author, Carrie Fisher have, I somehow feel as if I am the author, and I am the character. Carrie Fisher's writing speaks to me like only a couple of other books ever have or ever will.

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Summary: Starts out slow, doesn't go anywhere
Review: This is one of those books that I felt obligated to finish, because I had read the first half. The book follows a chronically depressed character from boring engagement to boring engagement, and occasionally wanders off into random thoughts about how awful life is. Maybe I'm missing something important in the novel, but I pretty much doubt it. Definitely not worth the time invested to read it.