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Birthday Pie Review by Shelleyrae at Book'd Out - Australia

August 31, 2011

Tags: Shellyrae, Book'd Out, Review, Birthday Pie, novel, fiction, family, drama, Arthur Wooten

Birthday Pie is both hilarious and poignant as it explores the dynamics of the dysfunctional Martindale family. Their patriarch is dying and the family is gathering to say their goodbyes. The reunion raises old slights, stunted dreams and buried secrets but also reminds them of the laughter and love that binds them.

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