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22 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
Funny. Sad. Bittersweet. True.
One of those rare books which is able to turn what should be depressing into hilarious beauty. I'm glad I took a chance on this book; you may be happy you took the same chance.
posted by Ragu on June 26, 2011
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17 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
Not my kind of book
It's okay, but not my style. Choppy conversation and sad premise. A little over 200 pages, so a quick read. I appreciate Free Fridays...I've liked a lot of the books, and I like the fact that they try for some variety from week to week. I just go to the shop and get...Read More
It's okay, but not my style. Choppy conversation and sad premise. A little over 200 pages, so a quick read. I appreciate Free Fridays...I've liked a lot of the books, and I like the fact that they try for some variety from week to week. I just go to the shop and get free books that are more my type.Show Less
posted by TrixieRed on June 24, 2011
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Funny. Sad. Bittersweet. True.
One of those rare books which is able to turn what should be depressing into hilarious beauty. I'm glad I took a chance on this book; you may be happy you took the same chance.
22 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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TrixieRed
Posted June 24, 2011
Not my kind of book
It's okay, but not my style. Choppy conversation and sad premise. A little over 200 pages, so a quick read. I appreciate Free Fridays...I've liked a lot of the books, and I like the fact that they try for some variety from week to week. I just go to the shop and get free books that are more my type.
17 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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sjnichols
Posted June 25, 2011
Excellent book!
This book is very well written and a delightful surprise. It is funny, sad, and insightful. I really enjoyed reading it!
15 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Couldn't put it down.
Really well written. Very enjoyable
12 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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8710803
Posted June 24, 2011
Bad
Not the best
10 out of 58 people found this review helpful.
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GoCats
Posted June 26, 2011
Excellent
If you have ever lived in the South or in a small town you will appreciate this book. The characters are so finely drawn most readers will be able to recognize at least one person. The word "character" is applicable to many in the cast of unique personalities. From the bumbling small town sheriff to the high school football coach, a former Chicago Bear, the book is filled with everyday people with their everyday foibles.
The humor is both obvious and subtle, the personal struggles are all too heart-rending. A collage of Southern humanity that is well worth the read. I could not put it down and will be looking at the author's other works.
The book deals with adult problems and situations, so if you enjoy life, you will enjoy this.
This would make a good bookclub read as there are many areas for discussion.7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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nose_in_a_bookSC
Posted June 28, 2011
Outstanding
I downloaded this book on Free Friday for my Nook. What a delight! Raymond Atkins' descriptions were so funny I laughed all the way through the book. It was bitter-sweet, but a delightful summer read. I am looking forward to reading more books by Atkins.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 25, 2011
You Must Read
I only picked it up this morning and already on page 120... I kept reading it until my nook died. Great, Easy, Fun read!!!! So interesting the pages fly by and you don't even realize it.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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10587026
Posted June 24, 2011
Funny, tragic, thought provoking
A well crafted story about life & death told with a sense of humor. I am looking forward to reading more from the author.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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SandyX
Posted June 28, 2011
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent.
Thank God that I don't pay attention to book reviews written by literary idiots!!! This book is NOT a waste of time to read. It's a great book with hilarious small town insights.
I highly recommend The Font Porch Prophet to anyone that ever lived in a small town - one where everyone knows whose check is good and whose wife isn't.3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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7536731
Posted June 26, 2011
Beautiful
Wished that it would not end. Beautifully written. Funny and poignant. In the line of 'Tis and Ida's boy. Well worth the read. Thank you. Want more of this caliber of books.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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5899818
Posted June 29, 2011
Great book, reminds me of home
This is a great book, I couldn't put it down. Reminds me of my southern upbringing. The author absolutely captures the true craziness of a small southern town and the strange relationships that all that closeness breeds.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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5588412
Posted June 28, 2011
Free and beautiful!
Loved this book, cannot believe it was free..grab it while you can!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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halhal
Posted June 28, 2011
An interesting read...
I wish the whiners would quit complaining about the book choice and actually start to read the book and review what they've read. Of course B&N won't offer a John Grisham novel as a free one (or at least not very often). It's appropriate they choose the lesser known authors of quality that they think will be interesting.
I've only gotten about half way through chapter three so far, but I find it an intriguing read. It is well written and some very nice humor. The plot and how it flows is interesting. So far it reads like a nice home spun story with tangents and ramblings that explain background of the plot without losing the whole point -- he gets around to explaining things nicely. I do recommend this book.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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highly recommend!!!
couldn't put this book down! very well written but down to earth. loved the characters and laughed and cried right along with em!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 27, 2011
Wonderful Read
Well told tale of life and had parts that made me laugh out loud.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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CMCRachel
Posted June 26, 2011
ENJOYED!
My husband gave the nook to me for Mothers Day. I am 35 and haven't read a book in my life except for the required books in school. Since getting the NC, I have read 5 books and I have to say, I read this one and actually enjoyed it! Of course, I live in Chattanooga and was excited to see it mentioned in the book several times. Thanks for the FREE Book B&N!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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dogloverdb
Posted June 25, 2011
Loved it
good folksy read about a disfunctional friendship. Quick entertaining read, will not disappoint
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 26, 2011
I agree--a must read
For those of you who made judgements without reading the book--you can't judge a book by it's cover!!!!! A MUST READ!!!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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6473631
Posted June 24, 2011
Looks
It sounds real good.
2 out of 23 people found this review helpful.
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