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The Good American
The Good American: A Novel Based On True Events
by Ursula Maria Mandel
 (9/2/2001)
Fred Hauser, March 6, 2001
I could not put this book down once I began reading. It begins innocently
enough when two people meet. One tells a gripping story of how her own mother
returned a child to its parent under harrowing circumstances after the Second
World War. The other …more
The Grand Complication
The Grand Complication
by Allen Kurzweil
 (8/18/2001)
What a great book! My shelves are full but this is definitely a keeper - to read again and again. Kurzweil blends mystery, adventure and humour into a wonderfully complicated tale of antiquity, librarians and sex.
Girl, Interrupted
Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
 (8/13/2001)
Ruby
I have not yet read Girl, Interrupted, but I have seen the movie. I do
understand that when a book is made into a movie it can be very different from
the original book itself. Although the movie is about Susanna Kaysen, to me the
most interesting character is Daisy Randone. …more
The Last Time They Met
The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
 (8/13/2001)
Mary Lou
A brilliantly beautiful love story, that left me shocked and sobbing for
hours. I can't shake the feeling that this love story happened to me. What makes
the novel so powerful is the very real sense that this had to have happened to
the author, because the theme is so …more
The Devil's Teardrop
The Devil's Teardrop
by Jeffery Deaver
 (8/13/2001)
B. Lymon-Odom
This book was truly one of the best I've ever read. I've never read a book
with so many twists. I couldn't put it down. Everytime I tried, something he (Deavers) wrote, made me keep reading. I had to find out what was going to happen next.
Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
by Arthur Golden
 (8/13/2001)
Karen
Absolutely breathtaking! I could hardly bring myself to put this fabulous
book down at all!
The detail and authenticity of this novel is astounding - I felt Japanese, I
felt I was Sayuri!
An absolute must-read for everyone.
Where The Heart Is
Where The Heart Is
by Billy Letts
 (8/13/2001)
Letts Fan
This book is like a short story in a novel size cover. You can't help but
fall in love with all of the characters. Letts does a great job of writing about
small town folk with big time hearts. Letts' book The Honk and Holler Opening
Soon is also an excellent reading …more
A Day Late and A Dollar Short
A Day Late and A Dollar Short
by Terry McMillan
 (8/13/2001)
Sherrine
I have been waiting for a very long time for the next Terry McMillan next
book, and I'm glad to say it was worth the wait. It made me laugh and cry (and
boy did I cry!). I have learnt alot from this book and I really enjoyed it. Keep
Up The Good Work Terry!

Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six
by Tom Clancy
 (8/13/2001)
Ernst Stavro Blofeld
The main reason for me getting this book was because I liked the PC games, also called Rainbow Six. This book lives up to all my expectations and I highly recommend you buy this book. The one problem with this book is that it ends too soon even though it …more
The Blind Assassin
The Blind Assassin
by Margaret Atwood
 (8/13/2001)
Wyman Jacobson
Margaret Atwood was awarded the Year 2000 Booker Prize, Britain’s top
fiction award, for her novel, ‘The Blind Assassin.’ This book will probably
become a classic in modern fiction literature; however, it is highly complex
with multiple layers and involves a …more
Finding Fish
Finding Fish
by Antwone Quenton Fisher
 (8/13/2001)
Eddie Gordon
I have never read a book that I could put down until now. I thought I was
reading my story. As a foster child growing up in the system this book mirrored
an image of myself which I could believe. Not only is the author resilient, but
the vivid images that were in …more
Monsoon
Monsoon
by Wilbur Smith
 (8/13/2001)
Dave
Just finished reading Monsoon. It took all of four days to get through the
950ish pages; I just couldn't put the darned thing down. This is an all too
common affliction where Mr Smith's books are concerned!
It met all my expectations and more and is yet another fine work …more
McNally's Dilemma
McNally's Dilemma
by Vincent Lardo
 (8/13/2001)
Andrew
Unlike other readers contributing a review I was fully aware of the
provenance of this book before reading it. From the perspective of a more recent
devotee of Archy's escapades, I suggest that some of the criticism levelled at
the author has been over harsh. Apparently …more
The Last Time They Met
The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
 (8/13/2001)
Jean P.
I am still upset at the ending...I felt like I was totally engrossed in the
lives of Thomas and Linda, and now I don't know what to do. The characters are
so real in their pain and pleasure, and Anita Shreve's writing draws me in each
time.
Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine
 (8/13/2001)
Anonymous
When I first picked up Ella Enchanted, I had no idea I had just picked up
what was about to be my favorite book. Gail Carson Levine did an awesome job of
describing all the characters, and making them seem so lifelike. Gail also
created a Cinderella with-a-twist sort …more
A New Song
A New Song
by Jan Karon
 (8/13/2001)
Judy
I just finished reading the Mitford Series by Jan Karon, best books I have
ever read. She makes you feel as though you're there in the room with them. I'm
disappointed in the ending of A New Song as I'm not sure who Father Tim meets on
his walk on the very last page. Tell me please.
Summer Sisters
Summer Sisters
by Judy Blume
 (8/13/2001)
Jane
I have read all Judy Blume's books for children. I loved them all. I decided
it was time to read one of her "adult" novels. I read *Smart Women*
first and enjoyed it. I then decided to read *Summer Sisters* and loved it. I am
30 now, but could totally relate to Caitlyn and …more
The Bear and The Dragon
The Bear and The Dragon
by Tom Clancy
 (8/13/2001)
bort
What in the hell was he thinking? Unlike most of his other books I knew what
would happen about half way through! I'm so sick of hearing the term
"puke" used a an adjective. If he would have written the story using
500 pages instead of a 1000 it might have been worthwhile …more
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
by Stephen King
 (8/13/2001)
sietze
yeah...You want to feel good after reading a book then try this one. Your
daily struggle to survive means nothing compared to what she has to go through.
And you automatically start to think that if a nine year old girl can do it,
then you can solve your problems as well. …more
Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban: Book 3
by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
 (8/13/2001)
Dahlia
I've read a million books, at least, and I have absolutely no problem saying
that this was the best, BY FAR. I was a little afraid to read Harry Potter
because I thought it was for little kids, but I'm so glad I did. I loved the way
Rowling tied this book to Harry's past. …more

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