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Title: Read it with no preconceived expectations
Review: This was the very first Anita Shreve book I ever read, so I was fortunate enough to hold no expectations about her writing style, etc. I absolutely loved "The Last Time They Met" and have read many of Shreve's books since. I think Shreve was brilliant with this story; I was so surprised when I got to the end! I have reread the book countless times, and still cry at the end.Though I can see how fans of past books were disappointed or confused by this one (and would urge them to give it another read) because the style is very different then most of Shreve's other books. However, I do believe that if you begin this book with an open mind, with no preconceived expectations (and work through the writing style within the first portion of the book) you will not be let down. "The Last Time They Met" is a beautiful story that I would (and have) recommend to any book lover.
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