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American Wife (Hardcover - Large Print) - Community Reviews back

by Curtis Sittenfeld
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cienneolaes
cienneolaes rated it 15 years ago
It was never my intention to get the book. Basically because the title speaks for itself, I knew from then on it’s about a story of a first lady and her sentiments about being one. I knew clearly I was not the right market for it but since a reliable source told me that if I appreciate chick-lit, I ...
These Books Are My Friends
These Books Are My Friends rated it 16 years ago
Having read Sittenfeld's prior books, I was skeptical about this one but approached it anyway. I was apprehensive to say the least due to prior books as well as the "loosely based" on Laura Bush's life rumors I had been hearing. I'm glad I read it anyway. Very engaging, not predictable (in my opi...
Electablue
Electablue rated it 17 years ago
I just finished the American Wife, by Curtis Sittenfeld,which is a fictionalized account of the life of Laura Bush. I found it very well written and difficult to put down. I should add that I really enjoyed the first part of the book, but the last section that tells of her life after her husband bec...
2manybooks2read
2manybooks2read rated it 56 years ago
i enjoyed "american wife" very much. the first half of the book was more enjoyable for me than the second half, and i never did find charlie to be more than a stock buffoon. it wasn't until the end of the novel that i found myself understanding alice completely...her motivation or perhaps i should...
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