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After the death of her mother, Emily Benedict goes to live with a grandfather she never knew she had in Mullaby, North Carolina, her mother's hometown. When she arrives, she is bombarded with amazingly unusual townspeople,(her grandfather is "tall enough to see into tomorrow")and secrets about her mother. As she endures the hatred of many, she discovers kindred sprits in others, including a ghostly figure that dances in the dark in her grandfather's backyard. A wonderful read, The Girl Who Chase
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Aug 22, 2011
Michelle
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magical-realism
I don't know why, but I reallllly liked this book. There was something sweet about it. And even though I could tell early on what was going to happen, it didn't diminish the enjoyment I got out of reading it. There are those who may say it is fluffy, but I think there are good lessons to be learned through the novel, and the uniqueness of the characters more than makes up for the predictability. I would love a chapter or two of follow up on Maddie though.
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I love anything by Sarah Addison Allen. I've read all her books so far and not one of them has been disappointing. This book was just such a sweet fun read and it only took a few hours to read.
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I am really becoming fond of this authors writing. I really enjoy the way she weaves her tales. There is something about the way she writes that draws you in.
This book had two protagonists: a teenaged girl and a 30-something woman. I liked both characters, and really all the other characters (except for the ones you're not supposed to like). :-)
I love all of Sarah Allen's work, but this isn't my favorite. It does have Sarah's signature elements -- magic, southern towns, food. (There are even a couple of recipes in the back of the book!) I think I just didn't identify with the two main characters in this book as much as I did in her other books. This ...more
I love all of Sarah Allen's work, but this isn't my favorite. It does have Sarah's signature elements -- magic, southern towns, food. (There are even a couple of recipes in the back of the book!) I think I just didn't identify with the two main characters in this book as much as I did in her other books. This ...more
fabulous charming and uplifting, once again sarah takes the broken and makes em whole!
I would give this two more stars if I could. Sarah Addison Allen is now my favorite author. I just feel GOOD while reading these books.
Another great book by Allen! I just love the little mysteries that take place in her books that are always a little magical. And usually revolve around food in some way!
There are three words that comes to mind while I was reading this book; charming, magical, and heartwarming. The ending will put a smile on your face.
An excellent book by an excellent author.
LOVED this book. Never heard of the author but cannot read more of her's. This book was "magical"
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Loved the wallpaper!
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Alison Strait
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