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Summary: very disappointing
Review: I have read most of Gillian White's books (some were only obtainable second-hand) and loved them. However, I found this book dull, predictable and very repetitative in parts.Even the so-called "surprise ending" was not much of a surprise. A great shame as I was really excited when this book was reprinted and bought it immediately. I can thoroughly recommend some of her other titles, "Grandfather's footsteps", "Mothertime", "Beggar Bride."
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Summary: A fantastic read...
Review: This was my first experience of Gillian White. And I must say; I will definetly be reading her other works. Infact, this book got me rather excited, and I look forward to purchasing further books by White. The story is good. Rose and her husband Michael; the perfect couple. Jessie and Daisy; the couple's rather bizzare and strange daughters. Dinah; Rose's interfering and blunt mother. Jasmine; Jessie's rather 'manly' and religious friend. And Belinda; the twisted focus of the novel. I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but I found it to be written with suspense, and rather dark humour. I laughed aloud during much of this book, much to the dismay of fellow passengers on the London Underground. Rose is an excellent character; almost demented by her insecurities. The commentary she makes on life is hilarious. Then the plot gets nasty. Gripping, well-told, and funny, this book is a must have for those who like their thrillers tinged with a slick of black comedy. Go on, you know you want to buy it. I should also add that I usually read a book in a month or two. This book I read over a weekend.
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