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The Vanishers by Heidi Julavits

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Dec 13, 12


Confusing and I had to trudge through it. I usually love anything with a paranormal bend to it. It sounded like an amazing read, and it wasn't bad but it just didn't reach a level of pleasure for me that I find in other books of this genre. The storyline was a great idea, no doubt about that but I am still coming out of a brain fog on this one. I can't say I liked it, and yet I can't quite put my finger on the exact reason. It wasn't confusing in the sense it was too clever, too complex, more that I just felt like I was being lead somewhere promising only to find out when I got there it was closed. I did enjoy the rivalry and the 'psychic attack' and the vanishers ideally. Ideally...

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Zellysgrrl I totally agree. Fabulous premise and some wonderful writing, but from the beginning the main character struck me as completely (in fact, it begged credulity) cold, wholly detached from every person she was supposedly close to. She seemed to be already tired of everyone she met, and before many scenes, said things like 'if I hadn't been so exhausted, I would known not to do this.' Ultimately, I also found the plot convoluted. I don't mean to be so negative, as obviously Ms. Julavits can write, but given the premise, I was disappointed.


Caroline I completely agree. This is my exact experience with this book.


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