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Summary: Not a very good one...sorry....
Review: I read alot...I am usually 3 books behind for Oprah's book club. If Oprah recommends it, I want to read it...Well this one I completely hated. It was a page turner. It kept my interest, because I kept waiting and hoping for something good to finally happen for Harley. But...wow...If you think your life is bad, read this, and you will feel better. Thanking God that this is not real, or your life. The ending made me so angry. This is one book, after I finished, I wanted to speak to the author, and ask her "what happens next to Harley"? Please say, he was able to get his smallest sister and move far, far away. Very depressing. Completely sad.
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Summary: Disfunction-Junction!
Review: Was looking for an escape from reality ----- murder, incest, adultery --- just read the newspaper! I really didn't like it at all.
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Summary: Not funny at all
Review: In a word...Heartstopping. The anguish and pain Harley Altmeyer succumbs to is by no means humorous as the hard cover jacket would have you believe. Immediately, I interpreted his vivid descriptions as his slow decent into mental illness. My heart ached for the poor boy. Responsiblity and adulthood are prematurely forced upon him as a result of a murder of passion. The consequences and TRUTHS revealed in the wake of the murder are disturbing enough to send any adult to an asylum! Non-stop reading.
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Summary: Oprah did it again
Review: I read this book in 3 days! The title character, Harley takes you through his life in the backwoods of Pennsylvania. It's a little explicit but justifiable for the story. You want to take Harley and his siblings home with you and shield them from the world. You won't be disapointed in this book!
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Summary: Whoa! Intense!
Review: My sister recommended this book, and I have to admit that I was skeptical at first; it looked dull. Boy, was I wrong!Harley is the perfect anti-hero: angry, cynical and disturbed. Well, you would be too if you experience what Harley experienced. His mother is in jail -- she (supposedly) murdered her husband. Also, his younger sisters cope with the trauma by doing unspeakable things, especially Amber. This book is disturbing, dark and sinister, which makes it great. This is a book that should be devoured. It rules!
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Summary: Excellent and exciting
Review: What's good: the travails of a morally, emotionally, and financially destitute family; a protagonist who is not always likable; a moral and uplifting end. The novel is quite graphic in terms of both violence and sexuality, so be aware. What's bad: an illogical affair is about the only thing that comes to mind.
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Summary: Back Roads
Review: I just wanted to take a moment to say that I really enjoyed this book. I have just now been getting into the Oprah Book Club. When I read this book I really came to feel for Harley. In the end I came to feel for him more. It seems to me that I really takes so much for some one to get everything together. It's just to bad that I sometimes ends in sorrow. But other than that, the book was excellent!
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Summary: Back Roads
Review: I am surprised at the number of very positive reviews. The subject matter was believable, but I thought the characters were only stereotypes and had little depth. I also found the style "cutesy" in parts, and I thought that the writing needed much better editing. I would not recommend this book.
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Summary: Fast moving, interesting plot
Review: I liked this book and had a hard time putting it down. The premise is very interesting and gripping, although sometimes the topic gets disturbing. The author did a great job of building the characters and really letting you get a feel for their personalities, resulting in a very enjoyable read.
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Summary: this book is awesome!
Review: I read this book in one day! I couldn't put it down! It was fast and furious reading. I am so looking forward to Tawni O'Dell's next book.
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