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I just read True Grit this summer. It’s the perfect novel.

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Great review Mike! True Grit sounds great - I love it when a book cleanses the palate AND thoroughly grips you. A match made in heaven. I always find thrillers/true crime are the best palate cleansers.

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Nov 19, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

Thank you for such a fine review. Portis had a much deserved moment earlier this year with the publication of hid collected works, fiction and nonfiction.

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Great review as usual, Mike. Putting this on hold immediately to bring along as I visit my in-laws 500 miles away for Thanksgiving -- seems like a book that can take you out of yourself, at least for a little while. (I had no idea it was so old!)

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Nov 19, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I loved this book. I have never watched the movie, but I think I will. Thanks for your great review and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Donna!!

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The general idea of this book is not usually something I would chose for myself but you make it sound damn enticing! Also did not pay attention to the 2010 Cohen brothers movie version but I really should have. A++ gifs this week too !

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Unfortunately, I have that The Haunting of Hill House edition with Netflix sticker 😂 I hate movie tie-ins too but that was the only copy I could find 😂

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I’ve actually never read this one! Now I want to!!!

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