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By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:14:58 +0000

High hopes that, if you’re anything like me, will be easily met. I loved this book.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:14:38 +0000

Good story I hope you find the book next time you move and can read it — put it at the top of the TBR pile.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:13:34 +0000

It might be a good place. I’ve only read some essays and Slouching Towards Bethlehem before this, and I think this memoir is a little easier than that book. I’ve never read Didion’s fiction before.