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Joseph Sciuto

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020

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"The Narrows," by Ann Petry is the type of book one could easily discuss in a College Literature class for a week or more. It is the type of book that a Professor could have his students write an essay on, allowing them countless directions and possibilities that they could choose to expound upon.

It is a novel filled with amazing, unforgettable characters, many whose presence in the book only take up a few pages of the 430 pages that compromise the book.

It is a book without a conclusion because one is left with many unanswered questions, but whose characters are so well defined that you could come up with countless possibilities of how they will seek revenge.

It is a book that focuses on the racial divide between blacks and whites, the divide between the super rich and the people living on the other side of the river. It is about the destructive nature of tabloid journalism, and the social stereotypes that still exist to this very day.

It is a book I wish never had to end. It is simply brilliant.

Karen Barlow

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020

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When I finished this book, I felt as if I had an experience way beyond "just" reading a book. It lingers. It affected me on so many levels. Read this book. You won't be sorry.

Amazon Customer Christine Cox because I enjoyed it that much.

Not a page turner

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020

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I found this book hard to get into the characters hard to keep up with. I also did not like the ending.

Deborah James

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018

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Her command of suspense as a writer is excellent.

ANHBAMA

A Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020

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The book is very good and a page Turner.

Travis W.

Unforgettable story

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017

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Excellent read! A love story set in the 50s, with a great realness to it. Highly recommended.

Viktoria

great novel

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2006

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Such a great novel. Unfortunately I lost my book and had to purchase again. This is the only book a repurchased in my life. Love the story and rereading it again and taking notes this time. I love how Ann Petry writes, for example, she uses phrases like "Bible carriers". Love this book!!!

Old School Diva

I am not sure that I will be able to finish this book.

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011

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I purchased this book because I loved "The Street".

However, I find this book to be very difficult to read. It is a slow read and hard to follow.

I don't think that I will be able to continue reading this book.

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hazejo

Wonderfully written story of love and racism

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2020

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Not an easy read, but worth it. Totally different way of writing that keeps the reader on their toes, and holds you enthralled. A thought provoking and tragic story.

Victoria Sponge

A most pertinent read for current times.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2020

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A thought provoking and enlightening read, a real journey back in time.

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