Books by Stewart O'Nan
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review 1: While I did not enjoy "Wish You Were Here', the predecessor novel to this one, I thoroughly enjoyed "Emily, Alone". It was half the length of "Wish you Were Here" and vastly more engaging. Moreover you do not need to read the earlier novel in order to understand and enjoy this ...
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review 1: This is one of those books where "nothing" happens. You are following an elderly woman, Emily, through approximately a year of her life. You hear about her garden, her beloved dog Rufus, her best friend and sister in law Arlene, her Christmas cards. Etc. The most monumental thing...
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review 1: The truth of this narrative is the description of waiting, expecting and hoping for the unexpected, the unthinkable. Loss is already a dreadfull subject, a horrible feeling, mourning is painful and long. But loss isn't sure or justified in the disappearence of young Kim, in this ...
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review 1: This book kept my interest from the start. Everyone sees the articles about missing persons, from the initial event to loved ones appealing for any clue, any information many years later. While people are relieved their family has no such story they cannot help but wonder how d...