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This book has it all, history, romance, politics, believable characters and a great plot. If you are interested in English life in the 12th. century, then this is the book for you. I could not put it down
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This is a workmanlike historical thriller. A fair amount of effort has been put into the setting, and the book is a reasonable page turner - but it has some important flaws.

As a work of literature the book has serious faults. The plot and...
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I must say that this book was a fun read, but much of Follet's dialogue and characterization were not in keeping with the time period. It was evident that he has done his homework, for a good portion of the historical facts are accurate....
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Here is a French speaking Jew from Ukraine living in Vichy France, writing a novel about the effect of the German victory in 1940. She dissected the French to a tee: the upper bourgeoisie interested only in retaining its power and money; the...
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I did not enjoy this book. It may lose some of its beauty in the translation but it was a difficult read. I appreciate the effort in finding and publishing this book. However, the characters and even the story did not evoke empathy. I did not...
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I found the book characters to be silly and boorish. I really wonder how true some of these charaters are or are they just a figment of her imagination. was disappointed.
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Lindsay does a fantastic job of turning the tired serial killer genre on its head. His creation of Dexter, a serial killer who only kills bad people, is near perfect. I enjoyed Dexter's dark humor and sardonic wit; a few times I found myself...
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I really wanted to like this book. The idea is great--very original and funny in a dark, dark way. The book starts off in an interesting way and Dexter is an intriguing character I wanted to get to know. However, the other characters in the book...
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I was expecting to really like this book. I did enjoy Dexter as a character but felt the book was missing some punch. I have a hard time seeing where Dexter will go from here.
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What can you say about a book like this? Not much without giving something away. It's audacious as can be believed. What's it about? Read the Publisher's Weekly blurb above. Or, better yet, don't.

Chabon is a genius and a madman, a...
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I've read most of Chabon's stuff, including the disappointing "Summerland." Most impressive was K&C, though "Wonder Boys" was, for me, the most enjoyable. This one I've set aside about a third of the way through. Am reminded of an exchange in...
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Welcome to Alaska, the temporary home of a large Jewish colony now on the edge of repatriation. Chabon has set his sights high, again, but this time there seem to be so many pieces to put in place, so many portraits to paint in his newly formed...
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In I Am Legend, Matheson has spun the most original take on the vampire myth that I have ever read. It features Vampires not only as predators but as victims as well. Packed with tension and knowledge, I Am Legend is truly one of the most...
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My expectation were high after reading the comments by other authors, but after finishing the book i was extremely dissappointed. The book seems to aimed at young children and is too short to develop an interesting story line. I didn't care much...
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Good writing style, but lousy ending, particularly when the book ends halfway and you are left with short tales that I, at first, thought were a continuation of the novel. While there are always vampires outside the hero's house, you only get one...
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have read and will keep on reading everything he writes. I enjoy all his books and this one did not disappoint me.
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The star of this one is aspiring-photographer-but-current-nanny Kristin Burns; she adores the children that she cares for but loves their father, Michael, even more. The two carry on a torrid affair that is made that much more exciting by...
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Kristin Burns is an aspiring New York photographer (her collection being considered at a gallery) and supports herself working as a nanny for the filthy rich Turnbull family. And she's in love with Mr. Wonderful. The only problem is that she lives...
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This is the best new novel I have read in years. It is completely refreshing. In this novel there isn't a hint of cynicism or pessimism. It is horrific and frightening, and yet optimistic in the most moving way. The only part where the...
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What can i say? When i finished the first 100 pages of this book i was honestly gasping for more. I felt it was inventive, intelligent and so wonderfully poignant. The author tackles religion, identity and animal behaviour so crisply and so...
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The premise of a boy shipwrecked and wandering on the sea with a dangerous menagerie in a journey towards faith seems fresh, exciting, and drew me to this book. However, despite some of the best reviews i have read for a book lately, I was...
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This book has it all, history, romance, politics, believable characters and a great plot. If you are interested in English life in the 12th. century, then this is the book for you. I could not put it down
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This is a workmanlike historical thriller. A fair amount of effort has been put into the setting, and the book is a reasonable page turner - but it has some important flaws.

As a work of literature the book has serious faults. The plot and...
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I must say that this book was a fun read, but much of Follet's dialogue and characterization were not in keeping with the time period. It was evident that he has done his homework, for a good portion of the historical facts are accurate....
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