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The Influencer

The Influencer by Joyce Maynard

November 8, 2022 by Classic Leave a Comment

I don’t even know what to say about this one. It was a lot. I think the biggest thing is that the family of Gabby Petito may read this and have some qualms about it. This was a really great short story showing all sides to the murder of a young woman who dreamed about becoming an influencer. I loved the little twist at the end and thought it was quite good. But for those who are True Crime fans who followed Petito’s missing case […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Short Stories, Suspense Tagged With: Joyce Maynard

Classic's CBR14 Review No:243 · Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Suspense · Tags: Joyce Maynard ·
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Seemed Timely

September 7, 2015 by Caitlin_D 2 Comments

It seemed appropriate to read Labor Day this weekend plus it’s been on my to read list since the Kate Winslet movie came out a few years ago. Henry is a thirteen-year-old boy when he is stopped by an escaped felon, Frank, at a store on Labor Day weekend. Frank asks Henry’s mother, Adele, if he can hide out at her house until the police search subsides. Adele has become a shut-in since Henry’s father left years ago but agrees to let Frank stay with […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Joyce Maynard, labor day

Caitlin_D's CBR7 Review No:54 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Joyce Maynard, labor day ·
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As a dating strategy, not recommended

March 8, 2014 by Sophia Leave a Comment

Somewhere, someone linked to a list of books that were being made into movies this year. On that list was Labor Day (2009) by Joyce Maynard. I didn’t know much about it, but I like Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet enough to want to watch it. And If I’m going to watch the movie, I always prefer to read the book first. Continued…

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance, Suspense Tagged With: Joyce Maynard, Sophia

Sophia's CBR6 Review No:14 · Genres: Fiction, Romance, Suspense · Tags: Joyce Maynard, Sophia ·
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The one where I really hope they don’t screw up the movie…

January 23, 2014 by Lynn 1 Comment

I finished this book a week or two ago, but I’ve sat on the review, because I’m haven’t been sure of

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Joyce Maynard, movies

Lynn's CBR6 Review No:3 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Joyce Maynard, movies ·
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