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The House with a past

Advantages: Fascinating story
Disadvantages: Disappointing ending

Synopsis of the book: Chris Lownes has decided after many years as a successful music composer for films to return to England. This decision has been made following his wife's death after a long illness. The purchase was made on-line and until he ar ...

CPTDANIELS 28.04.2012 · Read full review
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Review of Before the Poison - Peter Robinson

I got a little bits squeamish!!!

Advantages: Good story and well paced
Disadvantages: Not for those with weak stomachs

Author Jack Kerley spent over 20 years as an advertising writer before becoming a novelist. He lives in Kentucky and has spent a lot of time in Alabama which is the setting for many of his books. His writing is a lot more popular in both the UK and Au ...

KathEv 21.04.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Buried Alive - J. A. Kerley

Trying To Inject Some Enthusiasm - But Failing....

Advantages: A couple of good characters
Disadvantages: Dull, too long, lots of elements and characters which are never fully developed

Tess Gerritsen is one of my favourite authors. I find her novels are exciting rollercoaster rides through the drama, crime and thriller genres. They are page-turners you carry around with you all the time, taking your attention away from housework and s ...

KarenUK 11.04.2010 · Read full review
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Review of Bloodstream - Tess Gerritsen

Bleachers by John Grisham

Advantages: Well written, great characterization of the coach
Disadvantages: Difficult to relate too as deals with American Football

Background So many of my friends and family recommended I try a John Grisham novel, so I finally did. I saw this book in the market and at 50p so I thought I couldn't go wrong. About the Author John Grisham was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas in the ...

CPTDANIELS 19.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Bleachers - John Grisham

Grisham's Worst Yet

Advantages: I an't think of anything positive about it.....
Disadvantages: Poor character development, disjointed story telling, Average story, Nowhere near Grisham's usual Standard

This time last year I was quite often writing about my love for John Grisham novels and raving about this book or that. After a year of not touching any of his books I picked up a copy of “The Bleachers” for £3. That may sound like great value but at 180 ...

Andy.mack 10.12.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Bleachers - John Grisham