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Title: The Lake of Dead Languages (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Carol Goodman ISBN: 0-345-45089-2 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.73 (79 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good read, but plot line should have been better
Comment: The first think I really liked was the title! Puts the focus right where it belongs, on the lake and on the dead who it seems never let go. Although some people complained about weak characters, this book wasn't really about characterization, but about plot and mood. The author creates a great atmosphere, with the ice forming and breaking up, the winter storms, the ice house with doors opening right into the water. You can feel the chill (especially anyone who's ever been on the Northway in a snowstorm, gone to this part of upstate New York in January, or lived in a place where lakes do freeze solid). Combined with the insular environment and isolation of a girls' boarding school, the scene is set. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the plot twists. None of them surprised me, I guessed them all. I wouldnt call this a Nancy Drew, but the author should not have left such obvious clues, used more red herrings. It's too predictable, plus the ending (which i wont give away) is not only way too pat, it doesn't fit with the rest of the book. I read a lot of mysteries, and this was the author's first novel. I did enjoy the book, and I'd like to read more of this author.
Rating: 3
Summary: A good book with a Great cover!
Comment: I heard this book reviewed on the Today show so I bought it. The story has an excellent plot and the writing is strong. The setting and scenery evoke a wonderfully sinister mood of winter in upstate New York at a private girl's school. The lead character is strong and their are plenty of suspects along the way. As a male, I had hoped it would have been a bit more compelling in terms of the crimes and the lack of male suspects. You never really understand everything that happened but you are told most of the hard facts by the end of the story. I would have expanded the ending and conclusion to a few more chapters rather than profess all details in the final few pages. Don't get me wrong, it was totally enjoyable, however, I think it is geared more towards women and teenage girls. I would definately read another one of her books. And by the way, there are no figures floating on the lake on my book cover. What's up with that?
Rating: 4
Summary: Very entertaining
Comment: This book was better then I had expected. It is strongly written and keeps you interested at all times. There are quite a few twists in the book which makes it all the more exciting. Overall a good read. My only complaint was the end was a little bit more cheesy then I had hoped for. However, quite a few people like everything to be wrapped up in the end. A good read that you can get for a good deal.
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Title: Seduction of Water (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by CAROL GOODMAN ISBN: 0345450914 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 30 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Secret History by DONNA TARTT ISBN: 0804111359 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Drowning Tree by CAROL GOODMAN ISBN: 0345462114 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 29 June, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Swimming (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Joanna Hershon ISBN: 0345442768 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 25 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Little Friend by Donna Tartt ISBN: 1400031699 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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