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Rosemary
Oct 29, 2022 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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In an unnamed city that sounds like Venice, a tourist couple are drawn into the web of an attractive local couple with an unsettling history. Compelling and creepy.
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Melinda
May 01, 2010 rated it really liked it
This is a strange little book. I don't read horror and this came a bit close for me. It's really more of a novella. If you like Ian McEwan, then by all means, read it. If you have not read him before, maybe start out with Enduring Love or Atonement. I saw that it was made into a film and I want to see it. Since I know the end, it won't be that upsetting. Love the images of Venice, although the city is not named. But it has to be Venice, doesn't it? ...more
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Marie (UK)
Jul 05, 2015 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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short and confusing
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Rebekah
Sep 26, 2008 rated it it was ok
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Dionisia
Mar 31, 2009 marked it as to-read
Evelyn
Jul 31, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Mar 23, 2010 rated it really liked it
Mercy
Jul 01, 2010 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Sep 04, 2010 rated it liked it
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Dec 21, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Stacy
Nov 11, 2013 rated it liked it
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Jayalalita devi dasi
Dec 13, 2014 marked it as datterphile
Slayermel
Jan 09, 2015 marked it as to-read
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Megan
Mar 06, 2015 marked it as bfl
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Lisa Wilkinson
Feb 25, 2018 marked it as wishlist
Duaa Ali
Jun 07, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Joanna
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Sep 14, 2025 marked it as to-read
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