Perfectly composed in a tailored skirt and jacket, Eleanor Porter walks confidently through the lobby of a gleaming skyscraper on London’s Is...
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Jul 21, 2009
Nikki
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When I spotted on the library's new book shelf a book that had just been reviewed in the local Sunday paper's book page a couple of days before, it seemed a sign that I should read it, although I don't normally find the "thriller" or novel of suspense my favorite.
The "night lawyer" is an attorney who examines the stories in a British morning daily paper before it goes to press, making sure nothing in them makes the paper vulnerable to a lawsuit. As a part-time job, More...
The "night lawyer" is an attorney who examines the stories in a British morning daily paper before it goes to press, making sure nothing in them makes the paper vulnerable to a lawsuit. As a part-time job, More...
Jul 28, 2009
Jon
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I picked this one up at the library solely on the basis of Nikki's strong recommendation, but I was not as impressed as she was. She called it masterful and not annoying, but I'd quibble with both those descriptors. The main character is so deeply damaged by childhood trauma that I had a hard time sympathizing with her. She repeatedly misreads situations, wanders in stupid-heroine fashion into unnecessary danger, falls again for the guy who already jilted her once. When you learn on page 23 that
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Dec 29, 2011
Laura
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This is supposed to be a psychological thriller, but ultimately it wasn't so thrilling. Eleanor is haunted by her past (her father's death and her mental breakdown and hospitalization) and is starting to pick up the pieces, including becoming a purple belt in karate and joining a tabloid as their night lawyer. We see how she's filled with self-doubt, punctuated with moments of real confidence and happiness.
The thriller part comes from her having a stalker, someone who has apparentl More...
The thriller part comes from her having a stalker, someone who has apparentl More...
Apr 20, 2009
Cathy
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Liked the basic story of Ellie regaining control of her life- the setting in the Isle of Dogs is unusual and interesting (London or Cotswolds seem done to death). Her inability to remember the tragic incidents of her childhood seemed a bit odd. But good pacing and characters, nice endings for the secondary characters as well.
Sep 06, 2011
Shirley
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Only negative in this book was the obviousness of the romantic element, but the mystery itself was good and lots of description of karate, which was interesting as was the Docklands of London background. Also, I didn't know there was such a thing as a night lawyer for newspapers.
Dec 28, 2008
Jeanne
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A Christmas present from a friend...a quick and fun read, of special interest to those who have spent time in the world of journalism.
Jan 11, 2010
Mommalibrarian
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Not strongly a mystery or a romance or a thriller. Definitely not 'literature'. Pedestrian
Dec 29, 2007
Joanna
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I really liked the heroine of this stalker-tale that was full to the brim with a sense of menace. 2 full stars lost for the fact that I end the story feeling confused.... this genre is not supposed to be like that! A few major threads are dropped and the tale would be much more satisfying with the ends securely tied in.
Sep 03, 2008
Anita
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i read this book a few years ago, and before i read a breif synapsis, i couldn't remeber a darn thing about it. And that doesn't happen very often...
May 25, 2008
Kate
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I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. It's supposed to be a thriller but it's just pretty average overall.
Sep 21, 2011
Jeanne
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Nothing special. Took a long time to get "there." Not inclined to read another by her.
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