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By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:46:49 +0000

This book struck me as really creepy when I first heard about it but review after review are convincing me otherwise.

By: Janel

Janel — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:27:15 +0000

Nice review! I had a hard time adjusting to the “syntax” of the book at first. I also had a similar reaction to the breastfeeding part. I actually had to re-read the passage when it first happened. I agree with you that I appreciated Emma spending time to show the reader how Jack and Ma adjusted (or didn’t) to the real world. It showed an interesting perspective both from Jack’s point of view, but also how his family (uncle & grandmother) adapted to him.

Happy Reading!

By: Aths

Aths — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:23:40 +0000

I also just reviewed this book recently, and agree with you. There were parts that disgusted me (the breast-feeding part), but so much of it was amazing!

By: Allie ~ Hist-Fic Chick

Allie ~ Hist-Fic Chick — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:32:16 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting the author at BEA – she was so nice! And after hearing so many good things, I absolutely cannot wait to read this book!

By: Darren @ Bart's Bookshelf

Darren @ Bart's Bookshelf — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:00:49 +0000

I got myself this one for Christmas with a book voucher, I’ve heard such good things about it, really looking forward to reading it!

By: Amused

Amused — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:20:35 +0000

I agree with you – the integration into the real world was so fascinating to me. I thought it seemed so well researched. It was one of those books I just wanted someone around me to read so I could talk to them about it!

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:50:45 +0000

It did take me a little while to get used to Jack’s voice as well. And I’ve told quite a few friends to stick with it because I think so many people pick up this book expecting to love it from the first word! I ended up thinking it was an outstanding book!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:50:45 +0000

I think you bring up several great points in your review that others may have shied away from. I loved this book and it went on my list for best of the year, yet like Kathy, I had trouble with Jack’s voice in the beginning, and the breastfeeding also bothered me a little bit. I am in agreement that the second part of the book was utterly fascinating though also somewhat disturbing. Fantastic review on this one!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:39:15 +0000

I loved this one. I think the whole gender identity issue that you brought up about Jack is a great discussion point and not something that I had thought much about.