The Great Believers: A Novel

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"A page turner . . . An absorbing and emotionally riveting story about what it's like to live during t...show more

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448 pages

Average rating: 7.98

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Rena M Led
Dec 09, 2023
10/10 stars
I loved this book so much! I’m still thinking about and missing the characters a day later.
tianadottin
Aug 14, 2023
10/10 stars
Read June 2021 NOTES: S: Love love love this book. Lives in my head rent free and the characters feel like real people in my life. T: Probably the most impactful book we've read. Gut wrenching and deeply emotional. The characters felt like friends. J: I couldn't read another non-fiction for awhile after this book. Books don't make me cry and this got me several times. Makes you feel for the characters and know them. You do really under...read more
XiaMarie
May 27, 2023
7/10 stars
"The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai provides a captivating exploration of the AIDS epidemic during the 1980s, a time when society was just beginning to comprehend the disease, its identification, and treatment. This aspect of the book offers a unique and fascinating lens through which to revisit that pivotal period. Through the narrative, I gained a deeper understanding of and empathy for the journey of gay men and AIDS victims, as well as th...read more
shamlovesbook
Dec 29, 2022
Spectacular read!!!
Bini Rob
Oct 10, 2022
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