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Love and Other Impossible Pursuits
Love and Other Impossible Pursuits
Author: Ayelet Waldman
In this moving, wry, and candid novel, widely acclaimed novelist Ayelet Waldman takes us through one woman's passage through love, loss, and the strange absurdities of modern life. — Emilia Greenleaf believed that she had found her soulmate, the man she was meant to spend her life with. But life seems a lot less rosy when Emilia has to deal with ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780385515306
ISBN-10: 0385515308
Publication Date: 1/24/2006
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 54 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Bibliocrates avatar reviewed Love and Other Impossible Pursuits on + 252 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I didn't expect to like this book after having read some bad reviews, but I really liked it. There was a realness to the story, it wasn't sugar coated, which I thought was wonderful! The characters were believable and I cared about them, Emilia especially. I may not be a stepmother myself, but I really felt for her. This is a very good novel and I highly recommend it.
kermitreads avatar reviewed Love and Other Impossible Pursuits on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I couldn't put this book down. Well written and believable prose from the narrator. The characters were authentic and lovable- even through their shocking flaws. I am not sure how I feel about the ending- maybe a little too clean. If you'd like to read a book about real life and the trials of love and other impossible pursuits, then read this book!
kskrista avatar reviewed Love and Other Impossible Pursuits on + 162 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Waldman is such a good writer! She took a subject that always frustrates me and taught so many lessons from it. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one sitting.
reviewed Love and Other Impossible Pursuits on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent, page turning, heart crushing, true-to-life book. I was annoyed to have to pay attention to anyone or anything else while reading this - I just wanted to read!
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Helpful Score: 3
This was a wonderful book. It gave me a whole new perspective on my stepmother's life.
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reviewed Love and Other Impossible Pursuits on + 391 more book reviews
WOW- Have never read her novels but was hooked from page one. the story line is wonderful all mothers (especially stepmoms)
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Very good. I love the way Waldman writes. A bit of a tear-jerker but good.

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People/Characters
Emilia Greenleaf (Primary Character)
William Soule Woolf (Primary Character)
Jack Woolf (Major Character)
Carolyn Soule (Average Character)

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