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American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

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laura_corsi's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book! It is, as they say, smack dab in the center of my wheelhouse. A story arc that takes place over a long period of time, character driven with complex and contradictory personalities, and a hint of something rare that touches and illuminates their lives. Now, I want to go read more Curtis Sittenfeld!

fiona_harrigian's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emmamancini_'s review against another edition

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1.0

just laura bush fan fanfiction??? i was so sure it was going to turn into something but 550 pgs later and i have no a single clue.

penguinspam's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

drusmilford's review against another edition

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4.0

Interesting to read her autobiography and compare. Obviously parts of this book must have been fictionalized but there were many parts I could pick up on that actually happened. Want to hear her take on the same events.