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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Winston Groom is often tagged by critics as an average
who's book Forrest Gump became a memorable flick. Winston Groom is not an average writer; he is an extrodinary one. "Forrest Gump," the original novel, may have differed from th movie but "As Summers Die" is a tantalizing novel. The prose and characters are solid and the descriptions of the South in the 50's are remarkable. Read this book
Published on February 6, 1999
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As Summer Dies
The book was as described and was in fairly decent condition. It was worth the money! I didn't need a "new" book and the condition this particular book was in was just right.
Published on May 21, 2009 by Darlene Edwards
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Winston Groom is often tagged by critics as an average,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Summers Die: As Summers Die (Mass Market Paperback)
who's book Forrest Gump became a memorable flick. Winston Groom is not an average writer; he is an extrodinary one. "Forrest Gump," the original novel, may have differed from th movie but "As Summers Die" is a tantalizing novel. The prose and characters are solid and the descriptions of the South in the 50's are remarkable. Read this book
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great southern novel,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Summers Die: As Summers Die (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a great book that really translates the feelings of the south during the time of desegration and seperation of society. Winston Groom has a wonderful writing style. I loved the book!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Set in Louisiana,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Summers Die (Hardcover)
Great book, but I have to take issue with the publisher's synopsis. The book is set in Mobile, Alabama, where Winston Groom was raised. Although the names are changed (i.e., he calls the town Bienville, which happens to be the name of Mobile's founder), the [unflattering] parallels between the fictional town and the real Mobile are unmistakeable to anyone from Mobile who reads this book. Even the Holt family is based on a real family from Mobile. Groom changes the names, but it's no secret who he's after.The publisher probably thought As Summers Die is set in Louisiana because early in the book the author mentions the town being part of French Louisiana, which Mobile was the capitol of before New Orleans.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book definitely captivated and held my interest.,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Summers Die: As Summers Die (Mass Market Paperback)
Groom is very descriptive in his writing allowing the reader to visualize the scenes. Parts are suspenseful, steamy and novel in nature.
3.0 out of 5 stars
As Summer Dies,
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This review is from: As Summer Dies (Paperback)
The book was as described and was in fairly decent condition. It was worth the money! I didn't need a "new" book and the condition this particular book was in was just right.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-read for Groom lovers and haters alike,
By A Customer
This review is from: As Summers Die: As Summers Die (Mass Market Paperback)
This book really seemed to bring you into the main characters life, as if you were him. You have a great deal of sympathy for him and his clients. I really don't know what to say except that if you can read, than this book is for you. However, it is not suitable for younger readers
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As Summers Die: As Summers Die by Winston Groom (Mass Market Paperback - July 1, 1995)
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