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Title: July July
Review: I had heard of O'Brien while working at a bookstore. After reading this book, I can say with certainty that I will never pick up another one of his books. This book starts off with a group of people coming back for their 30th reunion. The ones that aren't lushes spend their time with various other vices (acid, men, etc...). All I can say is that if this is middle age, I guess I've already lived the best years of my life. Not a single character has a satisfying life. Even the ones who have made it financially, have ... personal lives. On a bright note, O'Brien's writing is impressive, it's just his story line that leaves ALOT to be desired. Overall, a depressing look at middle age filled with regrets over what wasn't done and nursed gruges over decades.
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