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She Poured Out Her Heart
She Poured Out Her Heart | Jean Thompson
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Tracing the complicated friendship of two very different women who meet in college, She Poured Out Her Heart is a novel of remarkable psychological suspense, crafted by National Book Award finalist Jean Thompson. The night that Jane and Bonnie meet on a college campus sets them on paths forever entwined. Bonnie, the wild and experimental one, always up for anything, has spent the past two decades bouncing between ill-fated relationships, while Janes seemingly perfect life, perfect husband, and perfect children have all but materialized out of a fantasy. But these appearances contradict the quiet, inescapable doubt Jane feels about her life. One night, in the middle of her own Christmas party, she steps outside into the snow, removes her clothing and shoes, and lies down in the backyard. When she is discovered, nothing is the same for anyone. As Jane begins to have visions and retreat into a private inner world, Bonnie finds herself drawn inevitably into an affair with Janes husband. Thompsons mastery of complex emotion begets a novel of desire and the nature of lovewho we love, how were loved, and, most important, that we reach urgently and always for a higher love, regardless of our circumstances. She Poured Out Her Heart is a finely wrought, haunting story of female friendship and deception, and the distance in between.
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BookMusings
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Pickpick

This book is so good!

I found myself many times near tears and many times laughing out loud. What real life characters with real life problems. Loved it!

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Alena
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Mehso-so

I liked the Chicago locale, the sharp dialogue between lifelong friends and the keen observations about what it is to grind through days, not fully convinced you're living the right life. I didn't like the contrived plot or the underdeveloped characters.

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Portable_Magic
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Super excited to have won this little gem! #RIFWinner

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Liberty
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My friend @megfab was telling me at lunch that the new Jean Thompson is AMAZING, so I ran right out to buy it! And while I was there, I grabbed a couple more things. 😂

MaryAnn1 Oooh, sounds provocative! 8y
LeslieO Nice stack. 8y
Jessicav The Mandibles sounds so intriguing. 8y
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brendanmleonard I know Lindsay Ribar a lil bit! She's awesome! 👍🤘 8y
lilycobalt Agreed with @Jessicav: that subtitle is piquing my interest! 8y
rholmes27 Just listening to an interview with Lionel Shriver. Am interested to hear some reviews. 8y
tkmadden can't wait to read the Wang! 8y
mauveandrosysky "a couple" lol 8y
reneelyons Our Souls at Night is amazing. Subtle, heartbreaking,beautiful. 8y
RavenclawOwlCat I've seen people talking about Barkskins. It sounds interesting! 8y
Liberty @RavenclawOwlCat I loved it! I've actually read most of these and loved them, so I like to buy finished copies. 😊 8y
BooksIHeld Esme wang came to the Asian American writer's workshop and gave a beautiful reading of her book. Such striking and penetrating language. And she's so sweet and funny too! Love that she spoke about having a mental illness and writes about it through her characters. She's my hero! 8y
Leaglette Loved If I Was Your Girl! 8y
ReadingRants Heard the same NPR interview with Lionel Shriver and now WANT. I deliberated over Barkshins a few days ago but I totally decided against because it seems like such a commitment when I'm STILL trying to get through Hamilton. I do have If I was Your Girl and that I'll def get read! 8y
minkyb Since discovering Litsy I have added so many titles to my stack to read...Is there a limit? lol 8y
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megfab
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Pickpick

Almost done, but I don't want it to end. Another amazing work by Thompson!

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