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I loved this book! A classic whodunit with a great twist. If you read The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox you'll love this Victorian era mystery. Don't be put off by the fact that it was written so long ago. Definitely worth a read.
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There aren't many books where you empathize with a murderer, but after Edward Glyver kills an innocent stranger and you're drawn into his story, you find yourself strangely hoping he prevails in this Victorian whodunit. If ever there were a rational explanation for revenge, Glyver has it. I found myself looking foward to reading this book each night and genuinely disappointed when I finished it. Although the author says it took him 30 years to write this book, I hope he's more timely with his next endeavor.
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The Lacuna (P.S.) by Barbara Kingsolver
KELLY WILLIAMS, January 1, 2011
Great book. Kingsolve seemlessly blends history with the story of a young man. Loved it!The Woman in White (Bantam Classic) by Wilkie Collins
KELLY WILLIAMS, September 27, 2009
I loved this book! A classic whodunit with a great twist. If you read The Meaning of Night by Michael Cox you'll love this Victorian era mystery. Don't be put off by the fact that it was written so long ago. Definitely worth a read.(5 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
KELLY WILLIAMS, September 27, 2009
This was an awesome book. You feel as though the characters are real people. The pace is just right. I could have read it through in one sitting.(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
The Hour I First Believed (P.S.) by Wally Lamb
KELLY WILLIAMS, September 24, 2009
This wasn't as good as She's Come Undone. The author tries to tie in too many stories; you're not sure what the main storyline is.(5 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
The Meaning of Night: A Confession by Michael Cox
KELLY WILLIAMS, April 21, 2007
There aren't many books where you empathize with a murderer, but after Edward Glyver kills an innocent stranger and you're drawn into his story, you find yourself strangely hoping he prevails in this Victorian whodunit. If ever there were a rational explanation for revenge, Glyver has it. I found myself looking foward to reading this book each night and genuinely disappointed when I finished it. Although the author says it took him 30 years to write this book, I hope he's more timely with his next endeavor.(14 of 25 readers found this comment helpful)
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