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...year's most anticipated novels," adding that "this sophisticated sophomore effort is winning early accolades from booksellers." PW also gives the book a starred boxed review, its highest accolade. "Tartt's second novel confirms her talent as a superb storyteller, sophisticated observer of human nature, and keen appraiser of ethics and morality...'The Little Friend' flowers with emotional insight, a gift for comedy and a sure sense of pacing. Wisely, this novel eschews a feel-good resolution. What it does provide is an immensely satisfying reading experience. FORECAST: Bestsellerdom is writ large for this novel, sure to be greeted with...
...That’s freshman year for you,” one guy says, shrugging. “It’s all about trying to throw parties without getting caught by your proctor.” Despite this minor setback, the boys are still keen to party and there is talk of heading to the Quad. The girls in the group are, to put it mildly, not enthused about the idea. “I don’t want to go to the Quad without pre-gaming,” insists one all-too sober girl. Fisher senses...
...Jeff was very keen on having an impact on policy and being very close to policymakers and affecting what they did,” Rodrik says. “This had the effect of involving CID in technical assistance capacities...
...million toward cutting the deficit. In a state that considers tax cuts and air conditioning divine rights, Napolitano could be in for rough going. She also has a bit of a charisma problem. As a Phoenix New Times columnist put it, "Napolitano has been noteworthy ... only for her keen ability to strategically avoid being noteworthy...
...assistant principal and his permed secretary. Some students from Dorm Crew put down their mops and Lysol for the evening to distribute drinks and candies with Harvard University Dining Services. Little children got caffeine highs. It’s the sort of family-friendly event Summers seems to be keen on and Harvard folk generally enjoy...