Final Witness

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Summary: Living Up To His Name
Review: I don't usually read legal dramas, but I was interested to see what the grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien would produce. I was not disappointed. He put together an enjoyable "who done it" with plenty of twists that had me anxious to find the truth at the end of the novel. He demonstrated a real talent for descriptive prose; using it to make all of his characters and locations vivid. The story wasn't anything particularly groundbreaking, though it was interesting to get a glimpse into the less familiar territory of the British legal system. There were also elements of fantasy in the House of the Four Winds and the curse of the Sackville family's sapphire ring. (I thought that using the Sackville name was a nice and subtle homage to his grandfather!) Overall, this was a well-done novel.

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Summary: Tolkien does not disappoint
Review: I picked up this book also because of the author's name, but found it a great read that kept my interest throughout. It is well written, and unlike many current mystery best sellers, has a well developed plot that is consistent and credible throughout. The characters are well developed and complex, as real human beings are. I truly did not know until the end what the resolution would be, and that is rare these days. I read 7 to 10 books a week, and this is one of the best

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Summary: Really Good
Review: I read the book, like many, because of the name. I was throughly impressed with the story. It was well written, and I loved how it jumped around so much to tell the story. I would highly recommend this book!