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The Same Sun

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I have never been so moved by a story as I was by this one. It is, without a doubt, incredibly real, intimate, and impossible to forget. Although the book decription is accurate and intriguing, it simply can't do justice to what lies among the pages of this story. The writing is sophisticated and truly beautiful. I've heard it has developed an almost cult-like following, perhaps due to some of the behind-the-scenes controversy in its creation. (Amazon's "new & used" link has autographed copies available.) I highly recommend visiting the author's website to find out more. Just type her name into any search engine. I promise this is one story that will stay with you forever!

Emma Merchant has a wonderful writing style; I loved the imagery and sensory descriptions. The characters seem genuine. I couln't help but feel the frustration each character was experiencing. But, the book also has a lighter side; there are witty passages that made me laugh. Beautifully written, and a pleasure to read.

This story was so real to me---so much is conveyed through the letters. They are earnest, insightful, sometimes quirky, yet always reflecting the depth of the characters' conflicts and emotions. The hopes and worries of Jana, Ethan, and Nate are ones most of us can identify with. Their struggle becomes our own---their dreams are the same ones we hold onto and follow. I couldn't put it down. I can't stop thinking about it, and neither will you.

I LOVED this book. It was hard to put down, and in fact, kept me up at night as I couldn't wait for what came next. The story is intimate and felt very real. Loved that the characters have all their strengths and weaknesses revealed along the way. I look forward to what this author will offer next. Pick up this modern story today.

monotonous. full of repetative, syrupy emails and the narrator's musings on these emails. ends without tying up at least one significant loose end. 200 pages build up to nothing. i didn't even care about the disaster at the end. this book is badly written and wasted my time. the concept for this story sounds interesting but this writer mangles it.