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wanderinglynn
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Bailedbailed

It has a lot of positive reviews, but sadly, it‘s not for me.

If you‘re interested as to why, I explain why better in my GR review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4500324885

#hailthebail #offtheshelf

rockpools I think that‘s fair. I absolutely loved it, but I listened on audio and suspect that made all the difference. 6mo
wanderinglynn @rockpools yes, I can see how a good narrator could bring this to life. 6mo
dabbe #hailthebail! #betterbooks ahead 🤩🤩🤩 6mo
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Reggie
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Pickpick

I spent a week with the people of an Oregon community and I am sad now that I finished it. The writing style, you either love it or hate it. Each paragraph becomes a list and you hate it because there‘s so much or you appreciate it because it affords you an intimacy with a character, a place, a relationship. There‘s a paragraph where a dying nun lists her memories of her best friend, a crow, and it broke me for a minute. Thanks again to👇🏼

Reggie @Rissreads and @Jas16 for the book! I loved it very much. 1y
Rissreads Yay! I‘m so happy! X 1y
Jas16 This is so great! Love seeing both of your copies and love even more that you enjoyed it so much. 1y
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sarahbarnes This sounds good - the comparison to Winesburg, Ohio makes me want to read it. 1y
SamAnne Brian was a really good man and great writer. 1y
Deblovestoread Great review! 1y
Reggie @sarahbarnes there‘s just something about these people and the stories that live on through them. You‘d like it. 1y
Reggie @SamAnne his kindness and how precious he thought nature and the lives of people are really shines through. 1y
Reggie @Deblovestoread Thank you! 1y
Suet624 Awww, sounds wonderful. 1y
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Reggie
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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I‘ve been having such a good day today. Started this book, one that @Jas16 (hope you had or are having a great vacation!) sent me 2 weeks ago and one that just came in the mail. Thanks whoever you are! It‘s wonderful so far. Makes me want to get a book that identifies all the native plants of my state and pay closer attention to all the small town drama around me. Lol Happy Reading, Littens!

batsy It sounds great! I see that I already have it stacked but I don't remember doing that 😅 Enjoy your reading! 2y
Bookzombie Happy you are having such a good day! 2y
Jas16 Just got home late last night. It was a wonderful trip but now I need to recover from my vacation! So glad that you are enjoying the book! 2y
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Rissreads Yes that was me! Sorry it was a double up! I loved this book and thought you might too. Maybe you can pass it on to someone else? I‘m happy you are happy today! ♥️ (edited) 2y
Suet624 Oh Reggie! I love hearing or seeing someone say right out loud that they are having a good day!! Thanks for sharing. 2y
Reggie @batsy I think you‘d love it. 2y
Reggie @Jas16 @Rissreads I‘m probably gonna frame both together so people can see them and ask about why I have 2 of the same book and I can tell them how I know 2 very kind ladies who sent me books. Thank ya‘ll very much. 2y
Rissreads I wanted to send you one last book before Book depository closed 😞 I‘m glad you are enjoying it x 2y
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Rissreads
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Pickpick

If you don‘t like a bit of magical realism you will hate this book. Personally I love a talking crow! This book is quiet different in the way it is written in very long sentences that list things and more things. At first I found it annoying but then I settled right into it. I loved the complete picture it creates of a small town and all its wonderfully complex inhabitants and the way they are all connected to nature and the environment.

Reggie Magical realism and talking crow, you had me. Stacked. (edited) 2y
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wanderinglynn
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Happy, happy 5th Litsyversary @IamIamIam 🎉🥳

And how awesome of you to do a #5yeargiveaway

I‘ve been eyeing the tagged but am currently on a book buying ban. 😉

rockpools Nice choice. I loved Mink River! It is VERY odd though 🦅 3y
wanderinglynn @rockpools that‘s good to hear. 👍🏻 It has good ratings on Goodreads and I‘ve read really positive reviews about it. It seems like one that‘s right up my alley. 3y
Ddzmini Happy Litsyversary 🎊🎉📖🥳 3y
BoleyBooks Book party! 🥳🎉 3y
Cathythoughts Nice one 😄👏👏👏 3y
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wanderinglynn
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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#sundayfunday

1. Octopus 🐙

2. Two-thirds of an octopus‘ neurons reside in its arms, not its head.

3. Tagged. There are a couple of others already on my TBR including The Art of Racing in the Rain & Hollow Kingdom. I also just added Beasts of New York. 📚📚

IamIamIam Cephalopods are amazing!!! Love me some cuttlefish!!! 💜🐙 3y
wanderinglynn @IamIamIam yes they are! 3y
BookmarkTavern Octopuses are so cool! Thanks for sharing! 3y
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HeatherBlue
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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A book and the beach 💙🌊

Cailey_Mac Totally unrelated but I love your thigh tattoo piece! 4y
HeatherBlue @Cailey_Mac Thank you very much!! It‘s one of my favorites 💙 4y
kspenmoll Perfect!! 4y
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ElizaMarie @Cailey_Mac Exactly what I was thinking! Its gorgeous! 4y
Rissreads Love the cover! 💙 4y
jb72 Beautiful. I miss the beach so much. Great tattoo! 4y
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night_shift
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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1. Haven't read it yet, but it's set on the Oregon coast.
2. Partly cloudy, kinda breeze, nice & cool.
3. Hm. Probably the one where I lost my phone and found it got stolen. 😞
4. 2 kids. 2 dogs, plenty of plants. I want a beta fish lol
5. Happy Friday, everyone!! 💕

#friyayintro @howjessreads

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AlisonM
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Panpan

It was a struggle for me to finish the book. If it hadn‘t been a book club pick, it is not a book I would have read or finished. I just didn‘t “get it.” A talking crow and other magical elements had me guessing what direction this book was going in. The author did however create a great sense of community and showed how supportive the members in town were for each other. I won‘t be recommending this book to others.
#Book28of2018

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Allthebookclubs
Mink River | Brian Doyle
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Mehso-so

My book club read Mink River this month. Doyle‘s writing style is a bit different than I‘m used to and it took me awhile to get used to it. I enjoyed the magical realism and felt it really connected with the PNW culture (specifically the tribal influence). While I wouldn‘t recommend this book to most of my friends, I do have a few who might enjoy it. I listened to it on Audible...just wait for the creepy crow.