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A neighbor disappears. Two young girls set out to find the missing woman by seeking out God.
It's a mystery. It's a coming-of-age novel. It's historical fiction. It's philosophical. It's a bit of a romp, even:
I was just about to turn away when I saw it.
"Look, Tilly." I tapped on the glass.
There was a cross. A large brass crucifix, which stood on a shelf over the fireplace....
"I was right all along." I stared at the cross. "We were just searching in the wrong houses."
"I don't think that definite ...more
It's a mystery. It's a coming-of-age novel. It's historical fiction. It's philosophical. It's a bit of a romp, even:
I was just about to turn away when I saw it.
"Look, Tilly." I tapped on the glass.
There was a cross. A large brass crucifix, which stood on a shelf over the fireplace....
"I was right all along." I stared at the cross. "We were just searching in the wrong houses."
"I don't think that definite ...more
Mar 03, 2017
Laura
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This is a book that really exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a light, humorous mystery, and got a pretty profound glimpse into a small community, and some pretty powerful insights into human behavior.
The author is a psychiatrist. And it really shows. The turns of phrase here are numerous and beautiful, but more than that, Cannon takes you inside the minds of several neighbors on a British street. We see their secrets, and the power of gossip and innuendo.
Yes, there are times when the ...more
The author is a psychiatrist. And it really shows. The turns of phrase here are numerous and beautiful, but more than that, Cannon takes you inside the minds of several neighbors on a British street. We see their secrets, and the power of gossip and innuendo.
Yes, there are times when the ...more
I can't say that I was as blown away by this as some readers seem to have been. I struggled through the first half which I thought was slow going and also I found it difficult to remember who all the characters were. It picked up in the second half and I liked how one thread of the story was explained but was disappointed that the so much was left unanswered.
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An interesting story, somewhat reminiscent of "The Girl on the Train" but told through the eyes of a young girl and her friend, as well as through the eyes of some of the residents of her neighborhood, where a neighbor lady has mysteriously vanished, and a mysterious fire had occurred earlier. The reader is kept guessing throughout the story about what happened in both those situations.
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Jul 06, 2016
Beverly
marked it as to-read
Mar 31, 2017
Terri
marked it as wish-list
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