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I almost didn’t read this book. I have been hearing/reading for months how great this book is but based on the blurb on the back and uhm….the picture on the front cover….I had already decided that I didn’t like it. Well, I saw it at the library again and I checked it out. I’m glad I did. It was funny, depressing, and – of course – ultimately happy. I enjoyed it throughout and look forward to whatever Wally Lamb may offer in the future.

19 Stranger In My Bed by Beverly Slater
20 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
21 Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee
22 The Price of Silence by Camilla Trinchieri

I think the best part of this goal, for me, on 43 things is all the great recommendations I’ve gotten. I always have a difficult time deciding what to read next and now I’ve got a whole list & am constantly adding…

Dark and surreal, this is a huge story. I love the detail Neil uses to describe the characters and set the mood of the book. I thought it got a bit slow in the middle but I pushed through and I’m glad I did. Thanks for the recommendation, Dave.

On a side note, I have already passed up my 2006 & 2007 totals for the entire year, so I am pretty proud of that. This year I will finish what I started (well…with this goal at least…).