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Insightful,
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BIG STONE GAP

by Adriana Trigiani

Published: 2007-01-01
Paperback : 0 pages

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Introduction

A story about Big Stone Gap.

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The blossoming of Pearl from overweight picked on high school girl to the beauty counter clerk and future owner of the pharmacy made for good discussion of bullys and cliques.

How did the role of small town life in the relationships for the characters and the multi-functional tasks of rescue work and daily living bring the characters to life?

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Recommended to book clubs by 8 of 8 members.

Liz Taylor dinner

by Gardenkeeper29 (see profile) 11/12/15

We ate fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Everyone went home with a jar of homemade apple butter,

food

by missybelle (see profile) 01/03/14

You could either go with an Italian theme for food or small town diner.

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"Big Stone Gap"by Susan C. (see profile) 11/12/15

Fun fast read

"Big Stone Gap"by Ginger K. (see profile) 10/20/15

a fun read, not particularly deep but enjoyable

by Marsha B. (see profile) 09/17/15

"Quick Read"by Kim W. (see profile) 06/25/15

This was a light-hearted novel set in southwestern Virginia. The semi-romantic tone would lend itself to a Lifetime movie adaptation.

"Big Stone Gap"by Cindy L. (see profile) 08/20/14

Pretty much a "chick-lit" book, but fun and a nice feel for the Virginia Holler's with great character development. It has been casted for a movie with the author as director. Romantic but very sweet.... (read more)

"Big Stone Gap"by Melissa B. (see profile) 01/03/14

The book is narrated by the main character Ava Maria. She has a real down to earth believable personality and faces some interesting life challenges. The other characters in the book are fun and the emotions... (read more)

"A Gem!"by Kristi F. (see profile) 07/24/13

Loved this story of self discovery. The characters are wonderful and truly memorable. I cannot wait to start reading the next book in the series.

"A little disappointed"by Carla O. (see profile) 05/18/08

I am a huge fan of Adriana Trigiani books, and could not wait to read this series. Lucia, Lucia, one of her other stories, is my favorite book. I never read beyond this first book in the series because... (read more)

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