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Title: Subtle & Gripping
Review: I just finished this book, and felt it was great. I almost didn't pick it up because I thought it might be depressing (it was, but bearable) given the subject matter: paralyzed boyfriend, relationship in the dumps. I found myself relating to the main character Carrie for several reasons: I studied fashion design in New York City, dated a paraplegic guy, and have felt that frustration at the end of a long-term relationship when you know its over, but don't know how to extricate yourself... Brilliant observations of minute details in everyday life that somestimes we miss, or sometimes we notice, especially in moments of stress when a fly on the windowsill becomes something you can't tear your eyes away from.I look forward to more of Ann Packer's work!
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