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America America: A Novel | Ethan Canin
4 posts | 9 read | 5 to read
In the early 1970s, Corey Sifter, the son of working-class parents, becomes a yard boy on the grand estate of the powerful Metarey family. Soon, through the family’s generosity, he is a student at a private boarding school and an aide to the great New York senator Henry Bonwiller, who is running for president. Before long, Corey finds himself involved with one of the Metarey daughters as well, and he begins to leave behind the world of his upbringing. As the Bonwiller campaign gains momentum, Corey finds himself caught up in a complex web of events in which loyalty, politics, sex, and gratitude conflict with morality, love, and the truth. Ethan Canin’s stunning novel is about America as it was and is, a remarkable exploration of how vanity, greatness, and tragedy combine to change history and fate. From the Hardcover edition.
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DreesReads
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This book made it onto my tbr when it was new (2008) and it only took me 10 years to get to it. I really liked the first half, but then it turned into a Chappaquiddick rip off and just kind of went off the rails. I almost gave up with 20% left--but I stuck it out and finished with 20 hours left on the loan! #192019 #2008

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DreesReads
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My new audiobook--can I listen to 15 hours before it's due in 21 days? I really only listen to audiobooks when walking alone. Got into chapter 3 today, and it's good! I also really like the narrator.

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Lauren.Archer
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Very enjoyable read. This book has a slow burn. If you are a fan of Richard Russo, Ethan Canin has a similar style. This book dealt with politics and the running of a campaign, and it felt very similar to the Ted Kennedy story. Good read.

Hazel0303 This came out when I worked at Barnes & Noble and was pushed big time. I completely forgot about this book. Maybe I'll give it a try. 7y
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Lauren.Archer
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Been sitting on my shelf for awhile. The best part when I picked it up is the blurb by Richard Russo.