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Update 4-9-15:
I've been thinking a lot about Austin Kleon's 33 thoughts on reading, particular numbers 21 (If I hate a book, I will keep my mouth shut.) and 22 (I will make liberal use of the phrase, “It wasn’t for me.”). I am retaining my rating, but hiding my review. If you really want to see how much I hated it, read on. Otherwise, just know it wasn't for me.
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I've been thinking a lot about Austin Kleon's 33 thoughts on reading, particular numbers 21 (If I hate a book, I will keep my mouth shut.) and 22 (I will make liberal use of the phrase, “It wasn’t for me.”). I am retaining my rating, but hiding my review. If you really want to see how much I hated it, read on. Otherwise, just know it wasn't for me.
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The book wanted me to think of it as a mystery, but soon I was able to pick up that it was something different... suspense? thriller? ...I don't know. I was impressed with the twist that happens in Part Two (can't say I saw that coming), but as the story progressed I got less and less concerned about either of the main characters. By the end I really didn't care what happened to either of them, but I did read through to the conclusion. I can't say that I couldn't put it down (because I did sever
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Originally reviewed at Jayne's Books.
Wow; what an amazing book! It took me awhile to get going with this book, but once I was able to get into the storyline the other day, I was really hooked with the story. I can't really say a lot about the story without giving too much away, but I can say that once you get your way through the first part of the book, you will be hooked and I can see why a lot of readers like this one. It not only has the literary aspect that I really like, it also has an exce ...more
Wow; what an amazing book! It took me awhile to get going with this book, but once I was able to get into the storyline the other day, I was really hooked with the story. I can't really say a lot about the story without giving too much away, but I can say that once you get your way through the first part of the book, you will be hooked and I can see why a lot of readers like this one. It not only has the literary aspect that I really like, it also has an exce ...more
Creepy!
I could not put it down, though I hated myself for it :) Not up to my usual preferred literary quality (book snob) but the plot/storyline was gripping. Kept me guessing so much that I guessed a whole additional layer that did not transpire, and that disappointed me :) Guess I am even more twisted than the author. I recommend this book.
december/january book club selection.
i am somewhat conflicted about this book. on the one hand, it was a well-written piece of a type of genre fiction that i don't read often. on the other, i HATED both protagonists from about a third of the way in, and it was exasperating to spend time with them after a certain point. the ending was somewhat inevitable and just made me angry.
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i am somewhat conflicted about this book. on the one hand, it was a well-written piece of a type of genre fiction that i don't read often. on the other, i HATED both protagonists from about a third of the way in, and it was exasperating to spend time with them after a certain point. the ending was somewhat inevitable and just made me angry.
on the plus side, lots to talk about at book club! ...more
twists and twists! the ending left me empty
