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Jami Attenberg

Author of The Middlesteins

11+ Works 2,736 Members 171 Reviews 2 Favorited

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Includes the names: Jami Attenburg, Attenberg Jami

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Invaders: 22 Tales from the Outer Limits of Literature (2016) — Contributor — 110 copies
2033: Future of Misbehavior (2007) — Contributor — 47 copies

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Meh. Trying to think what the point of this novel is, between the unpleasant main characters and the pages spent on the points of view of some really extremely tangential characters, and what I got is that it’s better to be alone and free than in a relationship. It’s a bit misanthropic, but not nearly so interesting or committed as the work of that queen of misanthropic fiction, Ottessa Moshfegh.
 
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lelandleslie | 30 other reviews | Feb 24, 2024 |
I love reading but a self help book for writers is not my thing. Tried to get through it but then said, life is short, Why am I wasting my time on something I am not enjoying.
 
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ibkennedy | Jan 26, 2024 |
Edgy historical fiction, is that a thing? What a beautiful story of the challenges of NYC during the great depression. It's a diary format so it's excellent at keeping the pace going.
 
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hellokirsti | 37 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
4.5 - I couldn't put down this dark novel about a very dysfunctional family. I know many readers avoid stories about rich people problems and unlikable characters but with sharp writing, I'm here for it.
 
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