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A Short Stay In Hell
A Short Stay In Hell
Steven L. Peck | 2012 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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A short book that simplifies grand ideas of philosophy and religion into a good story. Definitely worth the read.
  
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Meg Wolitzer recommended Dubliners in Books (curated)

 
Dubliners
Dubliners
James Joyce, Terence Brown | 2000 | Fiction & Poetry
7.5 (4 Ratings)
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"This collection, which includes the masterpiece “The Dead,” is sweeping as well as specific about all the lives within it. Favorites include the much-read “Araby," and also the perfect, subtle, devastating short-short, “Clay.”"

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Grinch (194 KP) rated The Refugees in Books

Jul 11, 2017  
The Refugees
The Refugees
Viet Thanh Nguyen | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.4 (7 Ratings)
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Very well written, emotional and powerful. (1 more)
This is a must read book.
Very classy short stories, focussing on human emotions.
  
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Erika (17788 KP) rated Running Wild in Books

Jul 28, 2017  
Running Wild
Running Wild
J.G. Ballard | 1988 | Fiction & Poetry
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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A short novella and quick read. The book is nicely paced, and, as always, a comment on society by Ballard.
  
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Dane (The MacKenzie Brothers #1)
Liliana Hart | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
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5.5 (4 Ratings)
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Really short read. Seemed to be over very quickly. Sex used to get what the man wanted. Was ok but seemed rushed
  
The Smell of Other People's Houses
The Smell of Other People's Houses
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock | 2016 | Children
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Excellent Short Read
I really enjoyed reading this book. I found the word choices and usage to be somewhat simple, which left me disappointed. However, I found the character development and story line relatable and compelling. A short read, but worth it. Looking forward to sharing my experience with my book group.
  
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams | 2017 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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8.5 (187 Ratings)
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Interesting concept
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Far too short (0 more)
Loved this book. So easy to get into and made me laugh out loud quite a few times! My only problem is how short it is! I know there are sequels which are just as good, but I still would love to read more of it. Would definitely recommend to anyone who doesn’t have much time to read or anyone who just wants a good laugh. It’s been years since I last read it, I think it might be time to read it again!
  
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Scars and silks 1 (The calvetti family #6)
rose harper | 2019 | Romance
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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fantastic short read
This is the first book in this set but the sixth book in this series. This is a mafia story. This is a quick, hot and steamy, easy to read book which you will read in one sitting. This book has a cliffhanger ending so be warned, you will need part two as soon as you've finished this book. Amazing well written characters. I can't wait to read part two in this set.



Highly recommended short read

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Murder Around The Corner
Murder Around The Corner
Chris Racknor | 2020 | Crime
5
7.5 (2 Ratings)
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Very short story (0 more)
This book was very short - I read it in 1 day.
I prefer books to be a bit longer - it wasn't really long to even get into.
It's a crime genre which I love but it was too short to real be much of a crime book that I would normally read.
Giving a review on a short story is not easy as I didn't see the characters grow and story didn't really go anywhere.
I wouldn't read the second book in series.
I would recommend to someone who losses interest quickly or doesn't like reading a long book.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
  
A Short History of Nearly Everything
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson | 2016 | Science & Mathematics
10.0 (4 Ratings)
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"He (Bill Bryson) is very famous for A Short History Of Nearly Everything, it’s a great book. It’s a book on science essentially and the history of the world. But he has written it in a very entertaining style and it’s a very humorous read... A Short History of Nearly Everything is also a book that you can certainly read again."

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