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Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University. This program is open to everyone who has borrowing privileges at the Leatherby Libraries and a current library account, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Members select books from the Leatherby Libraries and receive prizes upon submission of their first review. The only requirement is that books must be obtained through the Leatherby Libraries.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

 

TitleNine Perfect Strangers
AuthorLiane Moriarty
LocationOther
RatingHighly Recommended
Book ReviewThis thriller about nine perfect strangers took place in a remote resort where wealthy folks booked retreats for many types of reasons, including weight loss, habit changes, etc., Through various fasts, therapy, non verbal meditations and exercise they all agreed to do what they were told, including giving up all their electronic devices, and consuming drug laced smoothies without their knowledge.  They continue their therapy sessions and find themselves participating in a communal meditation they learn they have been drugged with LSD without their knowledge and things go down hill quickly. Panic, excitement, and a life and death situation transpires, all while being locked up together. I enjoyed the story and learning about what happens to each "stranger" at the end of the book. The story was well crafted and kept the reader guessing about how the guests behaved and reacted and how they befriended each other out of comfort and need.
Submitted ByAnnalisa Goode
Department or MajorLaw
StatusStaff
Chapman Emailagoode@chapman.edu

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