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A Friend of the Family
A Friend of the Family
Author: Lisa Jewell
Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing. But now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem. Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a shock announcement from his “perfect” new girlfrie...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780452285484
ISBN-10: 0452285488
Publication Date: 4/27/2004
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 21
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reviewed A Friend of the Family on + 8 more book reviews
This book was heart warming, sad, and simply beautiful. I am always surprised when a female author taps in to the mind of young men, and in this case, brothers of varying ages and desires. I laughed, cried, and read the book in just one day. It is a treasure.
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I didn't like this as much as Jewelll's other books- but it was still a good read. I think I am not entranced with the "magical stranger" plot device, even when used well as it is here.


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