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I love a mystery as much as the next person but I certainly got more than I bargained for with "One Good Turn." This was my first time reading Kate Atkinson so was not aware of what added talents she brings to the table. Not only was I steadily turning pages discovering who, what and why, but also I found my travel lust being tended with her description of Edinburgh during the Arts Festival. My appreciation of words was delighted by Ms Atkinson's extraordinary facility with an extensive vocabulary. She even coaxed an outloud laugh from me with her last page. Now THAT's entertainment!
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One Good Turn: A Novel by Kate Atkinson
Carol Jo, September 24, 2007
I love a mystery as much as the next person but I certainly got more than I bargained for with "One Good Turn." This was my first time reading Kate Atkinson so was not aware of what added talents she brings to the table. Not only was I steadily turning pages discovering who, what and why, but also I found my travel lust being tended with her description of Edinburgh during the Arts Festival. My appreciation of words was delighted by Ms Atkinson's extraordinary facility with an extensive vocabulary. She even coaxed an outloud laugh from me with her last page. Now THAT's entertainment!(17 of 31 readers found this comment helpful)