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Summary: GREAT READ
Review: This novel is about the life and interaction of several people from very different backgrounds and how they are able to bring their individual experiences together to help and inspire each other. This author has the great ability to create characters which are wonderful, a little quirky, very real and cause the reader to open their hearts and embrace each one.It is somewhat difficult to review this novel because there are so many things going on with the various characters. Perhaps the best and most prolific interaction is between Caney, a disabled Vietnam vet and one of his employees, Mr. Bui, a Vietnamese individual. The most beautiful dialogue in the book is between these 2 characters after Bui is released from the hospital after he (Bui) is shot by an individual who did not like him solely due to his race. The best way to sum up this novel is to say that on the whole, it teaches people how, notwithstanding our own differences, whether major or minor, we can come together. I praise the author because her novels contain characters from all walks of life, ethnicity's, socio-economic bckgrounds, etc. Her characters don't represent the rich and famous nor do they represent one dimensional personalities. The author creates characters which are representative of every day people with every day issues, insecurities etc. Great read
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Summary: **Honk**if you love this book!
Review: I guarantee you will never pass by a road side cafe, complete with the typical neon sign, and not recall this very wonderful story from Billie Letts. Once again, Ms. Letts captures a slice of Americana with vanilla ice cream on the side. Her story involves very unique characters that literally fall out of cars and trucks on the door step of The Honk and Holler (Opening Soon). The cafe has been open and is central to the town it serves. The sign is an error which has subjected the owner to more teasing than any one should have to take. But, it works in Caney Paxton's favor, for as the owner he has benefited from the notoriety of the mistake. Unfortunately, he really doesn't appreciate the up side of the down side. Caney lives with a sense of failure. He is a Viet Nam vet and suffered a serious injury which has turned his world upside down into a right side up wheel chair. He vacillates between feeling sorry for himself and down right angry, not to mention, hopeless and spiritless. He goes through the motions of the very demanding responsibilities of running the cafe and eventually allows himself to be bound mentally and physically to the boundary of the cafe. Shielding himself behind the responsibilities of the cafe management never allow him to recognize how fearful of life this once very strong and courageous man has become. Together with Molly O, described as a "mother hen" and senior waitress, they encounter a unique cast of characters landing on the doorstep of the Honk and Hollar begging for jobs and temporary refuge. The assortment of people literally change the life and world of Caney. When the door swings open, and it is not a customer, Caney doesn' t realize, but he is in for a world of change and challenge. Lucky for us, we are along for the ride.
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Summary: She did it again!
Review: I was just as delighted with this book as "Where the Heart Is." I fell in love with all the quirky characters and feel like I know them. The heartland of America just jumps from the pages. Hurry with the next one Ms. Letts!
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Summary: The Honk and Holler Opening soon
Review: I just loved it, in every way, the characters and just everything about it. Please write some more!
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Summary: Read in one day!
Review: A very upbeat relevant and current story- would appeal to high school students to read ...why I checked it out ---very enjoyable and fun to read. Wanterd to finish it to find out the outcome of each person's life. A good read! 5 stars
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Summary: Excellent Read
Review: I didn't expect to like this book as much as Where the Heart Is. Well, I liked it even more. Letts' characters were unique and had they interesting secret pasts. What I enjoy most about this book and Where the Heart Is is how Letts brings diverse characters together in odd settings and creates a family with them.
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Summary: The Honk and Holler Opening Soon
Review: If you are listening to the tape on a personal cassette stereo player such as a Walkman, you must have a Bookcassette Adapter, which is available at stores such as Radio Shack. Most car stereos already have a balance control, therefore the adapter is not needed.
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Summary: The Honk and Holler Opening Soon
Review: I really wasn't sure about this great book, but I was looking for a "feel good" story after reading Oprah's "Back Roads" and "White Oleander". I know she also recommened Billie Letts, "Where the Heart Is"--which I loved, so I picked this one up. I wasn't in the least disappointed. In fact I think this one was better. I do wonder why Oprah tends to go for such heart rendering stories. I haven't read them all, but my favorite by far is, "She's Come Undone". And I read Wally Lamb's "I Know This Much is True", which I also really enjoyed. But I think if you just want a book that will make you forget about your every day cares, read this one. I still want to find my way to the Honk and maybe settle down around there soon.
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Summary: this was good
Review: i really this book whoops because it focused on wonderful characters and has a very creative title that fits the book well.
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Summary: The Honk and Holler Opening Soon
Review: The only thing I hated about this book is that it ended. Just like "Where The Heart is", Billie Letts makes you fall in love with her characters. You root for them, you cry with them and you laugh with them. Don't miss this book, if you loved "Heart." Billie Letts please hurry with your next book, I am a very eager fan!
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