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The Borrower
The Borrower
Author: Rebecca Makkai
ISBN-13: 9780670022816
ISBN-10: 0670022810
Publication Date: 6/9/2011
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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njmom3 avatar reviewed The Borrower on + 1389 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I could not get through this book. I found the characters unbelievable and not particularly likable. The story is far-fetched. The book also plays to a lot of stereotypes especially negative one-sided stereotypes.

As a parent, the idea that someone - no matter how well intentioned - can take off with a child with no real consequences is disturbing. That perhaps is the main reason I could not get through the book.