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- Shortcomings (22)
- By Adrian Tomine
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Reading since Jul 2, 2008
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- Sex Changes (6)
- The Politics of Transgenderism
- By Patrick Califia-Rice, Pat Califia
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Finished on Sep 7, 2008
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- Two Weeks with the Queen (5)
- By Morris Gleitzman
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Finished on Jul 12, 2008
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- Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (107)
- By Jeanette Winterson
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Finished on Jun 20, 2008
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- The Looking Glass Wars (33)
- By Frank Beddor
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Finished on Jun 10, 2008
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- Eclipse (2323)
- By Stephenie Meyer
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Finished on Jun 1, 2008
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So far its a perfect abuse narrative, spun as romance.
*bashes head on desk*
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The author acknowledges the parallels between her story and common tactics used by abusive arseholes, and yet still shapes their relationship as an 'ideal'.
I'm disappointed, and not so thrilled with ... (continue) - — May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback
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- New Moon (1902)
- By Stephenie Meyer
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Finished on May 30, 2008
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THE GODDAMNED SYMBOLISM!!!
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I have to say that I loved the symbolism, I loved the use of Romeo and Juliet to explain themes, I love the way the author strings the story together. I love the action, and the pace, and the way I can't put it down.
However, I hated the love interest.
My only hope is that eventually the ... (continue) - — May 31, 2008 | Add your feedback
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- Twilight (2777)
- By Stephenie Meyer
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Finished on May 28, 2008
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Enjoyed it, but it was markedly culturally American. Reminded me of Jodi Picoult a little, in that way.
- — May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback
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- Finding the Real Me (4)
- True Tales of Sex and Gender Diversity
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Finished in May 2008
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- Blankets (141)
- By Craig Thompson
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Finished in May 2008
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Wonderful...
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I loved everything about it. The art, the story, the style, the pace...
It reminded me strongly of my own childhood.
- — May 28, 2008 | Add your feedback
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- Foundling (4)
- (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1)
- By D.M. Cornish
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Finished in May 2008
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- Lamplighter (3)
- Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 2 (Monster Blood Tattoo)
- By D.M. Cornish
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Finished in May 2008
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The Looking Glass Wars
Very good. I read most of it in one night, but then was busy for a week!
I thought that it seemed a little young, but, it IS a children's book. I loved the 'power of imagination' being the primary force at work. And the reflexivity. I love reflexivity.
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