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This was a quick, easy, if predictable read. I liked the style of writing, I liked the main character and I like this author. I wouldn't mind reading more from her.

I read about 10 pages & put it down. I just couldn't get into it. I may pick it up again in the future.

I can't do it. I read about 1/3 of the book and I can't continue. Perhaps I'll pick it up again and try to read it another time, when I'm desperate for something to read. The story, in a word, sucks. The only thing I am happy about is the fact that I caught this on discount and only paid $2.99 for it.

This is the first book of this sort that I have read. I downloaded this as a freebie from barnes and noble some time ago and it's just been sitting in my nook library. I finally figured I'd open it up and give it a go. This author writes well and she made me curious enough about the Amish way of life that I actually found myself going online to find out more about it. Good book and I liked (or disliked, depending on which one you ask me about) the characters in it. I definitely plan on reading more from this author and more “bonnet fiction” in general.

This was a very quick read, full of information about well-known and lesser-known crimes and criminals. I have never even read some of the facts about a few of the more well-known criminals in the book before. Some of the details in the book are not for the faint of heart, such as the autopsy reports of Nicole Brown Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey, but I still recommend reading this for all true crime lovers.

This was a fantastic read. It was very hard to put down and it kept me guessing. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

This was a very good, very quick read. It was predictable, but there was still a good story here. I enjoyed this book quite a bit.

Awesome, thrilling read. This is the type of book that you peek your head in and think “well this is taking a bit to get started,” but then the author suddenly snatches you by the collar, drags you in, and just won't let go. Tom Rob Smith writes his characters, locations, the time period, everything amazingly well. I'd give this more stars if possible.

I don't feel quite right putting this book on my “read” shelf as I didn't finish it, but oh well. I only got about three chapters in before I just couldn't read anymore. This book seemed more like a how-to on cutting yourself than anything else. Maybe it's because I can't relate to the self-mutilation problem that the main character has, but that's how the book came across to me, and I felt no desire to read any further. When I was reading how she swiped one of her brother's blades, how she kept it clean so it would last longer, how she knew just how to cut, how she taped a blade into the Altoids tin at school so as not to be picked up by the metal detector, how she was careful not to cut too deep at school because she was unable to change bloody clothes there, it all just came across (to me) as a guide on what to do and what not to do and way too detailed. If this book helps young women (and men) (or even adult women & men) who cut, then that's fantastic, but I wonder how many will read these details and think “oh, why didn't I think of that before?” instead of getting any other message this book might be trying to convey. And this is just what I got from three chapters. There's no telling what was to come.

Not Palahniuk's best, but it was still decent. It's definitely not something I'd want to read twice, however.

This book really does live up to all of the hype. I really did enjoy it and will definitely be reading the other two.

I read this immediately after Sharp Objects. IMO, Sharp Objects was twice as good. I found myself skimming through parts of this one because it just dragged on too much. Not an awful read, but it could have been much better.

This book was okay, but I wouldn't say I loved it or would want to read it again. I can't say I particularly liked any of the characters, except Matt, and he died at the beginning of the book. Frankie was annoying, Anna was annoying in how she constantly worried about erasing Matt or “cheating on his ghost,” and Red and Jayne just seemed too out of touch with their daughter. That being said, I did tear up a couple of times reading this, just because of the subject matter: parents losing a child, a sister losing her brother, a young girl losing her first love and everyone trying to cope in their own separate ways but nobody really asking how everyone else is doing. This being a book aimed at young adults, I can see a teenager reading this book and probably marking it as a favorite, with all of the talk of boys, beaches, clothing, make-up and young love. With THAT, the author does know how to appeal to her target audience.

I just can't finish this book. The story seems interesting enough, but the author drags it along with too much medical/science talk. That alone is enough reason for me to place this book on my “abandoned” shelf. Perhaps I'll come back to it later, but right now I have too many other good books waiting to be read.

While this isn't the usual type of book I read, I can't say enough how glad I am that I read this. It's absolutely fantastic. The author writes these characters so well, you love some, you hate some, and you don't know at all what will happen with any of them. I can't wait to dive into book 2.

I struggled with whether to rate this book 2 or 3 stars. I guess 2.5 would be about right. I liked (or disliked, as it may be) the characters, but I just feel like something was missing from the story. It just feels like the author was all over the place with this book. I much, much prefer Heart-Shaped Box.

This book is terrible. I can't believe there is so much hype about it. Once I started, I was determined to finish, however. Sadly, as the book goes on, it only gets more ridiculous. The only good thing I can say about this book is that I'm finally finished reading it.

For some reason, this book just could NOT hold my attention. I was disappointed because I had so looked forward to reading it.

Good book. The book reminded me (up to a certain point, then the plots began to differ) of the movie High Tension. Some of the flashbacks into the heroine's childhood were disturbing, though.

I really enjoy Anthony Bourdain's writing style. As for the book itself, I definitely think this is a case of “ignorance is bliss.” I think I could have went my whole life without knowing some of the things he mentioned in this book. All in all, though, awesome read.

I really enjoyed this book. I never believed that a book about death & cadavers could be funny, but the author managed to sneak humor in there along with lots of interesting information. I would definitely recommend this book - except to anyone with a weak stomach.

This book was good, but it was a little slower moving than I liked. I thought that the resurrection of Carpathia would've taken place a little bit earlier in the book, as well, instead of at the end.

AWESOME book. I loved this book. I love the idea, the writing, the characters, everything. I love the characters that DeStefano has created with Rhine, Gabriel and Jenna. I'm still on the fence a little bit about Linden and Cecily. She's definitely written the Housemaster to be disliked, however. I'm curious to see where the other two books will take these characters.

I've seen the movie tons of times and thought it was very good. I enjoyed the book a lot, as well. Though I must admit, while I can and have watched the movie many times, I just don't think I'll be able to read the book more than once.

This book wasn't excellent, but I wouldn't call it King's worst either. It consisted of four novellas that focused on revenge/retribution as the theme. You have to enjoy the detailed way he writes; the man can be - is - flat out disturbing with the details. The story titled “A Good Marriage” was just flat out chilling, IMO. It showed that sometimes you just never can really know someone the way you think you do.