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Pamela Meggitt

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A Sci Fi ramble

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-20-17

Not a book for me. struggled to finish and regretted I spent any time on the book. Maybe good for teenagers but not for

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UNFINISHED?

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-18-17

I give a low rating because I end up dissatisfied. The setting close to a reservation and wonderful feeling of the lakes and woods are always a pleasure. The story moves between several dysfunctional families and human beings. The twists and turns of the story ate gripping and believable. But several are left dangling at the end and I have some difficulty working out who did what and why.
I like this author and will persevere, I may even read the second half of this book again to see what, if anything, I missed.
Disappointed!

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GRIPPING

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-26-17

many elements combine to make this book much more than a thriller. Kinsey's octogenarian landlord and his siblings provide a gently amusing side story now joined by Ed the cat. An empathic look into the lives of one group of homeless debunks some of our predudices. Then there is the sleazy background to drug testing and a murder or two and we have a classic Sue Grafton novel.

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over complicated and flowery

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-09-17

struggled to finish -
time travel element contrived -
more of the realities of westward wagon trecks would have improved content -
last chapters unbelievable -
if this writer tries another book a strict editor would improve finished product. There are good ideas but the story runs away with them

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A Man Called Ove Audiobook By Fredrik Backman cover art

A Hidden Masterpiece

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-04-17

I bought this book after being entranced by "My Grandmother sends her regards and apologies". At first I couldn't get into it , it seemed depressing. I didn't see past a grumpy old man bent on suicide. skipped almost to the end and began to see another book underneath the apparent gloom. I've now read it again from beginning to end and join the rave reviewers! this book may well turn into a classic.

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Set in Troubled Times

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-03-17

A slow start and I nearly gave up feeling this was a "man's" book. Slowly the civil rights and Vietnam war background gave the novel substance. The characters could have been better developed. Narration was adequate. Of its genre probably good but not really for me.

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Spine Chilling - Excellent

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-22-16

I almost stopped listening after first few chapters but the unfolding events of US politics over the past few weeks together with Edward Snowdon, Julian Asange, Michael Moore and others. kept my finger from the stop button.

The further the story progressed the more horrifyingly possible the premise became. The threads that pull us in so many directions were well explored and answered the question "it can't happen here" with a resounding "Oh yes it can!!!!)

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Rather predictable love story

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-20-16

pleasant story of December love. few surprises gentle people finding comfortable love late in life. The fortune that went with it somewhat contrived. But a pleasant read for a miserable day.

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Into the Night Audiobook By Suzanne Brockmann cover art

rollicking read

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-10-16

Ms Brockmann once again combines adventure, intrigue, and romance into a story that tackles terrorism and racial profiling. Excellent narration.

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Lightweight

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-08-16

I've been a fan of Suzanne Brockmann for years but was very disappointed in this one. the thriller element was very weak and the romance predictable and inane. if you are a Brockmann fan, don't buy this!

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