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Title: Could have been so good....
Review: I read this book for two reasons: i generally like books by joyce carol oates and as a former english teacher i like to keep up with what is being read by the masses and usually oprah's book club books are very popular. i was so disappointed. this book was way to long without the language being intresting. while the subject was good, and one we should look at over and over again in our country, (the subject i mean is one of denial) ms. oates just didn't do justice to the idea that grew in her head. the repetition of animals confused me. how was she using them in this story? were they supposed to be the common bond that kept the family connected? most of the characters were certainly nicer to their animals than to each other. was it a way to show their emotions? i don't know. very confusing. i finished the book because i always try to but i have to admit upon finishing my thoughts were not "good one joyce." rather they were "whew, glad that's over."
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