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The Thirteenth Tale
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What Members Thought

Avigail
May 25, 2009 rated it really liked it
Only a highly skilled author can write a compelling tale about a reclusive family whose world is small and not overly exciting. Yet Diane Setterfield does exactly this in The Thirteenth Tale. Yes, it has suspense, off-stage violence, and even a ghost it also has gorgeous writing, fascinating characters, and a great plot. It was fascinating to my psychologist's mind, and enthralling. It is part Gothic; part fantasy fiction, part suspense novel. I loved the protagonist's love affair with books. I ...more
Angela
May 05, 2009 rated it really liked it
I really enjoyed this book, especially because the ending was so unpredictable.
Joyce
Nov 26, 2007 rated it liked it
It's been awhile since I read something with gothic overtones, I was expecting just a mystery. I also failed to comprehend the whole "twin" thing, but it was an enjoyable read and went in some surprising directions. It also wrapped up very neatly. ...more
Jane
Sep 15, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: mystery
Great twist at the end.
Michelle
Jan 29, 2008 rated it it was amazing
I really enjoyed this book. It was so different than what I expected, but it is part ghost story, part internal journey. Loved it!
Jayme Pendergraft
May 19, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2008
I wish I had read Jane Eyre before this book, but this at least finally got me interested enough to read it.
Ami
Sep 25, 2007 rated it liked it
Boo. How can a book start out so strong and then totally chintz on the ending??
Cindy
Jan 30, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
This is hands down one of the best books I've ever read. ...more
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