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[dj5775]

I like the idea of the Villasenors in a sequel!!

[babzilla41]

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thewanderingjew wrote:

It is odd, but I didn't find this book as violent as some of the teen reads, in the horror genre, that have recently come out. Perhaps it is the idea that it is not fantasy or supernatural that is so off putting to some of the readers.

Maybe it is the fact that this story is in the realm of the real world that makes it harder to read for some of us. For me, the "Freddie" movies, Friday the 13th and The Hunger Games, to name a few, are far more violent and bloodcurdling than TWOF. Those tales are everyone's worst nightmares yet, because that is what they are, nightmares, I suppose that they are easier to read and then laugh about later on.

I enjoyed the book or its message.

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Vermontcozy wrote:

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bookowlie wrote:

I agee with you, Donna.  This is the first First Look book that I have found difficult to get through, due to the violence and unpleasant subject matter.  However, reading the comments has encouraged me to stick with the book.  If it weren't for all of you participating in the lively discussions here, I would have probably put this book down 2 weeks ago.

Carolyn

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So Glad bookowlie that you continued with TWOF..Sometimes thats all it takes is a discussion,reading feedback.etc.I'm not sure if you finished,but post if you want to about how you felt about TWOF..after you decided to continue.;Best Susan

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TWJ:

I completely agree with you!  The violence and the rawness were the way of life then. Although I don't think hitching your children to a plow was commonplace, I think the rest of it rang true to the time period.

b

[Vermontcozy]

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babzilla41 wrote:

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thewanderingjew wrote:

It is odd, but I didn't find this book as violent as some of the teen reads, in the horror genre, that have recently come out. Perhaps it is the idea that it is not fantasy or supernatural that is so off putting to some of the readers.

Maybe it is the fact that this story is in the realm of the real world that makes it harder to read for some of us. For me, the "Freddie" movies, Friday the 13th and The Hunger Games, to name a few, are far more violent and bloodcurdling than TWOF. Those tales are everyone's worst nightmares yet, because that is what they are, nightmares, I suppose that they are easier to read and then laugh about later on.

I enjoyed the book or its message.

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Vermontcozy wrote:

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bookowlie wrote:

I agee with you, Donna.  This is the first First Look book that I have found difficult to get through, due to the violence and unpleasant subject matter.  However, reading the comments has encouraged me to stick with the book.  If it weren't for all of you participating in the lively discussions here, I would have probably put this book down 2 weeks ago.

Carolyn

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So Glad bookowlie that you continued with TWOF..Sometimes thats all it takes is a discussion,reading feedback.etc.I'm not sure if you finished,but post if you want to about how you felt about TWOF..after you decided to continue.;Best Susan

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TWJ:

I completely agree with you!  The violence and the rawness were the way of life then. Although I don't think hitching your children to a plow was commonplace, I think the rest of it rang true to the time period.

b

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It was  that rawness and grit that was so hard to read about,then my focus changed,,how it all affected the brothers,and their families..Written so well,heartbreaking and beautiful. Susan

[scnole]

I agree with you.  I forced myself to finish The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao  - didn't like it at all. 

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literature wrote:

I'm reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz for my library bookclub and am trying to figure out the purpose of the book.  I'm about 2/3's into it and am forcing myself to finish it.  Has anyone else read it and what are your thoughts?  The author paints such a negative picture on the people in the Dominican Republic and for those that have relocated to the NYC area.  The only positive thing I can say about the book is when the author talks about Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ as I work right in that area and am familiar with everything he mentions.

Sheila

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