The Love Letter

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Summary: Wonderful lovestory in a bookstore
Review: When I read Schine's "Love Letter", I was very amused,because the story takes action in a bookstore. As a bookseller I like to read books with this subject. "The Love Letter" is a book, which I read in only two days, because it is such a fun to read it. The language of the author is also very nice. The book is never boring, you like to read it as fast as possible. It is very entertaining! The characters are absolutely loveable and the novel is also a good description of the book trade! I really love this book and I recommend it to our customers!!!

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Summary: One of my favorite books ever
Review: This novel is simply a superb achievement. Schine really knows how to turn a phrase and create delightful descriptions and characterizations. Helen is a marvelous creation. Her interactions with Johnny are utterly believable and tender. She deals with the absurdities and unexpected passions of life are approached with humor and respect, portraying their effects in a way that is completely convincing. When I was reading this, I allowed myself only one chapter per night in order to savor the delightful story for as long as possible. I have now recommended it to many friends and have given copies to others as gifts. This is a book that cheers you up with its good humor, real characters, and happy ending. Just terrific. I only wish I could shop at Helen's store for real.

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Summary: More over-rated than "Bridges of Madison County"
Review: The most overrated book of it's time and genre. Schine's writing style is sophomoric, the plot mundane, and the character development---mediocre at best. Finishing it is nothing short of an absolute chore. If you *insist* on reading it--at least don't pay full-price for it!!

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Summary: Okay!
Review: I listened to the audio recording of The Love Letter and it was read by actress Mary Beth Hurt and she did a good job! The story itself was just okay and some of the characters are kind of irritating. I didn't mind the older woman, younger man romance story but Like other reviewers I found Helen to be too full of her self, too absorbed in her looks and her body and Johnny was just too goofy and acted like a brat and his feelings for Helen seemed more like an obsession to me though I did like certain things about the story like Helen's love of reading and her book store and all of the little details in the story!

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Summary: Boring, poorly written, unbelievable
Review: The biggest problem with this book is the unbelievable main character, Helen. She's forever pleased with herself and obsessed with her own charm. Consequently, she's totally unlikable. Schine's writing is unimaginative and she fails to make me care about the story.

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Summary: Dear Goat....
Review: What a fabulous love story, this is one of my favorite books. The story centers on a letter to Goat from Ram - the letter, of course, is received by the wrong person. The story takes off from there and there is love everywhere for everyone. It is a delightful and quick and easy read.

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Summary: A unique plot is almost wonderful...
Review: This is a very sweet book and a must-read for middle-aged women, especially if they are single. I appreciate Helen's contrary nature and her seemingly self-destructive impulses. I also appreciate her hesitation to take on her venerable family members. And I love the people who populate her bookstore (Johnny is quite believable). My only complaint - and a very real one - is that this plot droops and drags in places.