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Summary: Lots of Fun!!!
Review: I don't read fiction very much, but when I was given this book as a gift, I thought I would give it a try. Before I knew it, I was wrapped up in the story and couldn't put it down. The story line always left me wanting to know what was going to happen next, without being overly dramatic. Great Book Jim, keep'em coming!
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Summary: I Laughed, I Cried
Review: I have to tell you how much I am enjoying The Rich Part of Life.Kokoris's first sentence is certainly as good as Marquez's in A Hundred Years of Solitude. I love the Pappas family and the various hangers on. What a bunch of terrific characters. And I've had to put the book down a number of times, screaming with laughter--the unwitting bon mots from Aunt Bess--excruciatingly funny! This book is poignant and hilarious, serious and zany--I'm 2/3s the way through and don't want it to end. This is a movie waiting to be made. Kokoris is a real talent, and my new favorite author. I will tell everyone I know to get it.
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Summary: Hilarious and Heartwarming!!
Review: I love a book that makes me laugh out loud and this one got many! It was the best book I read this summer and will look forward to his next novel. Try it--you will hate to see it end!
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I loved this book! Everyone in my book club loved this book. Why aren't more people reading it?
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: I loved this book! Everyone in my book club loved this book. Why aren't more people reading it?
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Summary: A pleasant and entertaining read
Review: I really enjoyed Jim Kokoris's first novel. While I felt the plot to be a little thin, the characters were very interesting. The Rich Part of Life was an entertaining novel and thoroughly worth the time.
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Summary: A great, funny read
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this author's first novel. The characters were richly written and hilarious. I will read this author's next book.
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Summary: Light and funny...a quick read and satisfying...
Review: I was pleasantly surprised that a novel about winning the lottery would have so little to do with actually winning the lottery. The story is much more about a family without connections...you don't understand the distance and conflicts until they're nearly resolved. The characterizations are strong and creative...you have a feeling that you've known them in real life.
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Summary: Remind yourself what's really important in life...
Review: I'm part of a book club and this is the best book we've read in a long time. It's a witty, moving book that is at times outright hilarious and at other times downright sad. The characters are unforgettable and so eclectic and keep you guessing on what's going to happen next. It's refreshing to see so many male characters who understand, or rather come to realize, what's most important in life...the love of your friends and family. I highly recommend this book to others!
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Summary: Get this book immediately!!
Review: It is hard to believe this is a first novel! The book is so well written it is amazing! The story is completely engaging and I just fell in love with all of the characters! It is a very unique story and also it is so very funny that I was laughing out loud. I felt giddy while reading the book. Yet, don't think it is just a comedic work, the story is very touching too and really has a great message. It is just so very good, do yourself a favor and read it this summer! Amazing debut for Jim Kokoris!!! I am so lucky to have read it.
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