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I really enjoyed the first half of this book, but then it wound down to a disappointing end. It seemed as if the 2nd half was rushed and undetailed, years skipping by in an instant. Also the amount of tragedy in one man's life is impossible to comprehend and the villain seemed obvious.
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A thriller like no other - I loved this novel - everything about it! One morning, at the age of 11, Joseph Vaughan opens the front door of his home and a white feather blows into the house. He believes a white feather indicates the visitation of an angel and later that day his 37-year-old father dies. The story, as told by Joseph, unfolds from that day and his difficult life is all too infrequently punctuated by sheer joy. As he matures his happiness is continually compromised by his obsession - he's haunted by his wish to find the serial killer who has brutally murdered so many little girls and who he believes may have some connection with his own mother. Later, he moves from his home in Georgia to New York to start a new life as a writer, but the past stays with him and evil is never far away. Joseph has to wait for 50 years after the first murder until, at last, he is able to confront his nightmare! Although I was pretty sure of the killer's identity, Ellory's build-up to the end still made me hold my breath and read like a train! There's a lot of sadness in this novel, but the author's descriptive style is quite wonderful as he allows us into Joseph's innermost thoughts. I just wish he could have had a second chance at life!
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I Read 3-4 novels a week and I've bought new books rather than pick this book up again. I can't put my finger on what is wrong with it but whatever it is it is not holding my attention.
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This is by far one of the best books this year. Ellory gets you hooked from the first page and his narrative allows you to close your eyes and conjure up every last sight, sound and smell. His original writing style means that you really care for the characters and can't help but get embroiled in their lives. If you read any book this year make it this one - I guarantee you will not be disappointed !!!! The only disappointment I had was in reaching the last page but I'll read it all again very soon :)
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I bought this book to take to Egypt with me earlier this year. I usually take Jackie collins and other light reading material but as I had thoroughly enjoyed other Richard and Judy recommendations I took this. I could not put it down!!! In my opinion it was cleverly written and rarely for a book, kept you guessing until the end. Yes, it is sad and yes, at times the over description could get a bit tedious but I found that was because I just wanted to get to the end to see exactly what the climax of the story was. One of my holiday party, only ninteen years of age, read it after myself and couldnt put it down. I thouroughly recommend this book.
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