Pubs n' Pulp
2017 Books
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- "Couldn't put it down but didn't love it. Really makes you think about the data we are inundated with every day."-Julie
- "Very sobering look at the path big brother is taking us down."-Angela
- "Great fun thinking and discussing, not just good or bad! Looking forward to seeing how they do the movie."-Mimi
- "Wow! What a scary, interesting, frightening reality...too close to reality!"-Kristen
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- "Lots of characters. Not convinced the 'railroad' itself was necessary, but clever. Loved the author's writing."-Julie
- "Great writer with insight into human character and complexity."-Vasu
- "Beautifully written some parts were very difficult. Must read if you want the history."-Poonam
- "Beautifully written, but many times difficult. I found the depiction of actual trains interesting. A lot of artistic license with history."-Angela
- "Wonderful writing! I worry about readers thinking this is totally historical fiction."-Mimi
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- "Wow! Love dystopian literature and this was fantastic! I binge-watched the show too."-Julie
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- "I loved the intricacies of this book. So many lives that went different directions and then resolve later. Really enjoyed this."-Julie
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- "This really held my interest but there was too much spoon feeding of the 'random' theme"-Julie
- "Thrilling intro - esp as I started reading on a plane ride! Loved the concept of what defines a hero."-Colleen
- "Great characters!"-Kristen
- "Fast read but needed a bit more substance."-Vasu
- "A good book, I think interesting, fast paced for the most part. If he used the word 'visceral' one more time, though, I was going to scream."-Mimi
- "Enjoyed reading it."-Poonam
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- "Loved this monster of a book! Enjoyed learning our history and how much hasn't changed. How did they make a musical out of this??"-Julie
- "Awesome biographical writing!"-Mimi
- "Wonderful review of American history and I'm inspired by the past and ongoing struggles of our nation!"-Colleen
- "Amazing! Loved it - A.H. was quite a character. I want to see the musical!"-Kristen
- "Fascinating!"-Poonam
- "Great summer read!"-Vasu
- "Detailed, long but loved it."-Jean
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- "Seems like the author wanted to tell about historical atrocities with a loose framework of this story."-Julie
- "Eye opener! It tells in great detail about the atrocities committed against minorities. Writing could have been better. Some of the details were unnecessary. Overall a good read."-Poonam
- "Sad family drama amidst terrible social disaster. Interesting combination of fiction and fact!"-Vasu
- "Good information - glad to know but sad, too. I feel more globally informed. Awkward translation at times. Laundry lists of atrocities made them have a lesser impact. I liked the story of the family and wanted more of that. An important work."-Mimi
- "Fascinating, educational, incredibly depressing. Very interesting family dynamics which result in disastrous consequences."-Angela
- "Welcome exposure to a region and culture and politics very unfamiliar, very troubling and not entirely uplifting."-Kate
- "Devastating, powerful and truly sad. Sad because it was/is truly happening."-Kristen
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- "Really fun book! Great story, solid writing, funny, powerful insights to marriage, parenting, what we choose to remember, or not. A very likable read!"-Kate D.
- "I wish I could wake up one day and find myself a size 6!"-Vasu
- "Great reminder to hold onto values that existed in relationship before kids, and work to preserve them."-Colleen
- "Loved this! Made me think how different I was 10 years ago. Well-written, page-turner."-Julie
- "Good read, I enjoyed it!"-Poonam
- "Fun! An interesting look at how we 'think' we might be when we 'grow up'..."-Kristen
- "Heart-breaking and funny! Just like life. I loved it."-Mimi
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- "Eye opening, inspiring, heroic story of a remarkable young man!"-Colleen
- "Awesome! His mother is fantastic! He needs to write another about his career. Great writing!"-Mimi
- "Fun read! Very interesting perspective on apartheid."-Vasu
- "Amazing, heartbreaking, hilarious, wonderful writing! Talented person all around."-Julie
- "Wow! An amazing story of resilience. So truly remarkable how he has found success."-Kristen
- "Love!! Truly inspiring."-Angela
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- "I loved this book! I loved the references to Phoenix as well as the message of our future of water depletion."-Julie
