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Title: Just off-putting
Review: Like many, after hearing so my hype about this book, I bought it. After reading only the first five pages, I was put off by the author's tone. She is glib, obnoxious and self-depreciating--and not in a humorous way. The tone only grew more arrogant as I read the rest of the novel, and I'm still not sure where I see her attaining spiritual growth...I see her eating too much, whining about her pants not fitting, and shacking up with some man at the end despite swearing off men.I had realized the book wouldn't be a travelogue, and being a memoir, would focus on the author; however, the author is very unlikeable and doesn't seem to see anything outside herself.I was just completely disappointed by the novel, and it pained me to finish it...I just kept hoping it would redeem itself; however, it only got worse.
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