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Jan 17, 2010
Laura
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Ooooh I wish there were a half-star option because this just missed being a 5-star! I've always liked epistolary novels, and this one, chronicling the relationship between Antonio and Natasha is a great example of the genre.
Starting just after Antonio's arrest for killing his father (did he do it? and if so, why?) and ending nine years later, both characters grow in unexpected ways. The pain and despair, longing and general late teenage angst is magnified through the lens of the separation. Nata ...more
Starting just after Antonio's arrest for killing his father (did he do it? and if so, why?) and ending nine years later, both characters grow in unexpected ways. The pain and despair, longing and general late teenage angst is magnified through the lens of the separation. Nata ...more
This is more of an adult book or older teen fiction book. I'm absolutely rivited by this book and its author. A wonderous, luminous and authentic novel. I'm listening to it on CD in my car and can't wait to get back in the car and go someplace. The voice and dialogue are spot on. A luminous novel. I already recommended it to my co-worker and will check out the author's next book.
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Oct 23, 2014
Kelaine
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it was amazing
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Told in series of letters over 10 years of Antonio's time in jail for murdering his father. graphic language and sexual
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I think this was more fun to listen to in audiobook style, with the narrators- they did a great job
Dec 08, 2015
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
