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Book Review: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
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Book Review: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Man of la BookMarch 4, 2025

Milkman was born when a man threw himself off a room attempting to flee his crimes. Since then, Milkman has also been trying to fly, and find his “people”

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Book Review: The Women by Kristin Hannah
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Book Review: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Man of la BookMarch 21, 2024

Through the eyes of Frankie, we get to a moving experience, told with honesty and conviction about the struggles of women veterans

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Book Review: The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
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Book Review: The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

Man of la BookSeptember 29, 2022

On a hot night, in Apartment C4, when 18-year-old Blandine exits her body, almost in the same way her name sake, Saint Blandine, did 2,000 years ago

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Book Review: Foster by Claire Keegan
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Book Review: Foster by Claire Keegan

Man of la BookSeptember 20, 2022

A young Irish girl is sent to live in a foster home in rural Ireland by her larger Irish family. She does not know when she’ll return home.

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Book Review:Never Let Me Go by Kazou Ishiguro
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Book Review: Never Let Me Go by Kazou Ishiguro

Man of la BookMay 24, 2022

The teens realize they are being bread to be care givers, and as parts “donors”. There is, however, a rumor of a way to live a long, happy, and healthy life.

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Book Review: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
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Book Review: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Man of la BookApril 7, 2022

This is a book which is meant for discussion and dissection. There’s a lot of discovery, both on the road and in the characters’ growth throughout the story.

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Thoughts on: Me, You by Erri De Luca
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Book Review: Me, You by Erri De Luca

Man of la BookNovember 6, 2011

The story revolves around the life in the village, the relationship between the boy and his girl, the fishermen, family members and atmosphere

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Book Review: Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai
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Book Review: Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai

Man of la BookNovember 2, 2011

A day in the life of a teenage girl, on the verge of becoming a woman. She is dealing with a depressed mom, the recent death of her dad, school & more

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Thoughts on: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
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Book Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Man of la BookSeptember 18, 2011

While the story is also about the coming of age, it is also a touching testament to the early immigrant spirit and the hardships of life

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Book Review: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
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Book Review: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

Man of la BookJuly 31, 2011

A fictional book set in Paris, France. The book discusses philosophy, culture, the class system and more – sometimes on account of a strong story.

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