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 enlarge | Author: James Frey
Publisher: Harper
Category: Book
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Rating:  132 reviews
Sales Rank: 5295
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.7
ISBN: 0061573132
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780061573132
ASIN: 0061573132
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Condition: Clean book with no markings.
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Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey August 22, 2008
Leigh Gathright (Tulsa, OK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I devoured Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey. Having lived in Santa Monica in the early 80's, I liked how he wove interesting facts about LA and the surrounding communities throughout the book. People unfamiliar with the area could find it annoying, since there was fact after fact, but I enjoyed the book and look forward to his next one.
The World as Duped or Entertained? August 18, 2008
B. E. Colatosti (Northport, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Months after the book's release, I am writing a review. The reason for this prolonged response is my skepticism in reading another one of Frey's books. It took me this long to decide to even read the book for obvious reasons.
Somehow the world was duped by James Frey. There is an uneasiness in that, an unacceptability in the unfolding of Frey's story. Our righteousness, our ethics tell us he is not worthy as a result of his major faux pax. Does this "San Andreas Fault Line" crack in the foundation entirely erase the fact that his writing is remarkable, even unforgettable?
Therefore, we must look beyond his untruths in his debut, "A Million Little Pieces," which was an extraordinary piece of literature, fiction or non-fiction. He is a compelling writer, one cannot dispute from the frenzy created even before the truth emerged, in his first and very controversial work.
I didn't want to give him credence either, and didn't run to pick up this book as a result. However, when thought through, credence isn't a requirement for reading his books, and that's the bottom line. His books, fragmented or not, true or not, literary genius or not, are, whether we like it or not, definitively unputdownable. There warrants the only reason why one should read his book(s), and discounts the many other reasons not to.
He is a gifted writer, who just happens to have had a major character flaw unveiled upon the world like a "bright shiny morning" for all to see.
 Spectacular! August 18, 2008
ma2one
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was hesitant to read this book, I had no interest in anything to do with Los Angeles since I knew it only as a vapid one industry town, and only marginally interested in James Frey's writing. So I borrowed it from the NYC Public Library. After reading it, loving it so much I need to own this book, to have the ability to share with others!
This is an extraordinary book filled with heartbreaking tales of ordinary people. It is James Frey's ability to transform the that state and dig deep into the American psyche exposing us to the most unlikable tragic people, but making us care about all of them.
Every mother should give this book to a child lured to California to be in the "Industry". This book reads as a cautionary tale to never follow ones dreams to LA. Figure out how to fulfill your dreams elsewhere.
James Frey, you rocked my world, I now feel empathy towards that wasteland inching into the Pacific and all the saddest lonesome people in LA.
Holy Cow August 15, 2008
Anita K. Tingley
I have to admit I was unsure of buying another book by Mr. Frey. But I was so curious about the book after reading reviews, etc. As a voracious reader, I am particular about spending my "book time" on anyting I don't enjoy. This book....this wonderful book....took me to a place that I've never witnessed. Introduced me to characters that were real and I cared about or despised. This book makes you FEEL. Bravo, Mr. Frey, bravo. Thanks for a crazy, frantic, engrossing ride.
LA Plays Filter for the Country August 12, 2008
James M. Mayer
James Frey's,Bright Shiny Morning, is a wonderful read that scatters information about this unique City and how it's magnetic lure continues to seduce and destroy. Go west, young man or woman, continues to be the dreamy answer of many and Frey's show and tell spares no punches. It's a tough town that he disects with a host of fictional characters and a ton of factoids and history, all interlaced in a way that keeps the pages turning and the interest level high. This is a better tour guide of what to expect of LA than could ever be found at Fodor's, or even the now defunct LA Confidential. Frey delivers and any reader should be glad to receive.
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