Cynthia
Soooo good! Deliciously deceiving! Okay, so maybe a senator elect wouldn't have been that stupid, but I didn't care!
It's sad to think that there were really institutions like this; people can be so cruel thinking they know better.
I'm not sure what to rate this book, so I won't. It definitely caught my attention and kept me reading. The letter at the end maybe explains Verity's crazy autobiography, but I think not. I still think Verity is a psychopath, regardless of the letter and the ending.
Max Lucado has a wonderful way of delivering a powerful message in simple, everyday language. He writes as if I am sitting across the table from him just chatting. After reading the book, I must agree, “It's not about me!” It is about becoming a mirror to reflect God and His kingdom.
Dang! I didn't get it finished before the library took it back. It's definitely different!
Finally got it back from the library so that I could finish it, but decided it wasn't worth my time. The plot line was bouncing all over the place and it wasn't keeping my attention enough to continue. It had good reviews, so let me know if you liked it.
Wow! Lots of twists & turns in this story. Loved the 2 timelines as well as hearing from both Vi and Lizzy throughout the story! Unlike some other reviews, I did like the ending and the plot twists revealed late in the story.
Good, fast paced story with what I love- remption and forgiveness. Not Hoover's typical “twisted” story.
I really liked the first book in the series and the main character Frankie. However, this one not so much. The writing is too choppy for me. It's written in 1st person narrative and it just seems like I'm reading a bunch of rambling thoughts.
I jumped to the end, I just couldn't take it anymore (and it still wasn't a satisfying ending). It went on way too long and the “dolls” were just too freaky for me! I've wasted enough time trying to make it through this book.
I really give it 4 1/2 stars for the suspense and being a page turner. It's a “Survivor” gone bad story, a “Lord of the Flies” with adults. Lots of twists and turns!
Now it makes sense! Reading The Family Upstairs first is very important! Love how Jewell makes you think hard while reading! Definitely did not see the end coming!
I have mixed feelings about this thriller. It was a page turner, had twists that I didn't see coming, and I really liked it at first. However, once things came to light, the storyline & dialogue fell to pieces for me.
Reading The Women, by Kristin Hannah, sparked a curiosity in me to learn more about the Vietnam War. I was just a child when it occurred and never learned about it in school. The World Played Chess was recommended and it was definitely enlightening. The author was so creative in how he told the story through the lens of 3 young men living through 3 different eras. I've always known what an atrocity the war was but reading about it through the eyes of those who experienced it was eye-opening & jaw-dropping.
I give it a 2 1/2. I liked the plot, the premise that bad things happen to good people, redeeming yourself after a horrible mistake is possible, and being a productive citizen after prison. BUT...the author would interrupt the story with having the narrator (mother) all of a sudden go off on an irrelevant memory, or unnecessarily steer away from the plot line. It took away from the main character's story. AND, the
ending came about way too abruptly.
A quiet story with an old man narrating as his younger self; trying to find his way in a complicated world. Another Ryan-Hyde story full of love and grace.
This story is all over the place, and not in a good way. I just couldn't continue reading it.
Beautifully heartbreaking, and yes, hard to read! The characters Rae and Lettie develop a sarcastic, bantering relationship that turns into a love that was much needed for the both of them. Spurr's “Behind the Book” at the end was enlightening. I suggest reading that first, I think it will soften the blow and give the reader more understanding of many things.
Storyline was interesting, a tad confusing with the going back and forth. It was also about 3-4 chapters too long, and took some unusual and uneceessary detours, but it kept interested enough to finish.
Such a long story, though was beautifully written. However, Eleanor, the wife and mother, was just to kind, and took the blame for everything, though she was not to blame! Her irresponsible husband and kids took advantage of her, but she let them and it was so frustrating!