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Summary: Definitely worth reading.
Review: Hints and clues abound, but the ending still carries some surprises. Characterization is uneven and it's hard to come away saying "I cared about x or y" -- but it's a complex psychological thriller and worth reading. One more-serious cavil: Walters plays fast and loose with her (mis)use of the term "existentialist." I leave it to more erudite readers to critique this if they will. I just stuck it in the "jargon" box and went on to enjoy the story.
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Summary: Definitely worth reading.
Review: Hints and clues abound, but the ending still carries some surprises. Characterization is uneven and it's hard to come away saying "I cared about x or y" -- but it's a complex psychological thriller and worth reading. One more-serious cavil: Walters plays fast and loose with her (mis)use of the term "existentialist." I leave it to more erudite readers to critique this if they will. I just stuck it in the "jargon" box and went on to enjoy the story.
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Summary: Not as good as her other three books
Review: I am a big fan of Minette Walters and I read her books as soon as I can. This book was not as good as her other three. If you have not previously experienced a Minette Walters book, I recommend "The Scold's Bridle" or "The Sculptress". My advice is, make sure your calendar is clear before you sit down to read, because you will not be able to put her books down until you finish them
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Summary: Totally engrossing
Review: I found this to be an engrossing book, filled with all the necessary ingredients to make up a really good thriller-murder mystery.There have been 3 hideous murders, the first one 10 years previously and the other 2 committed in exactly the same fashion.All 3 victime were closely connected to Jinx Kingsley, daughter of a former crime boss, now become respectable and very wealthy.Jinx has a stepmother and 2 half brothers, all of whom are very undesirable types and who are involved in a number of shady dealings.Jinx is thought to have attempted suicide and is a suspect in the ghastly murders. A deranged and dangerous murderer is on the loose and the police are sure that everything points to her and her family. I did think that the final solution could have been reached a few chapters earlier,but all in all, it was a good and absorbing read.
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Summary: ENGROSSING!
Review: I got the book at 11:00 a.m. today and read it nearly continuously all day (I finished it just beforemidnight!)
As another reviewer mentioned, the only slight disappointment is in the ending. Otherwise, an exciting, intriguing mystery
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Summary: Minette is a Master
Review: I have read all of Minette Walter's books and I am constantly surprised. With each book her writing gets stronger and the plots get even more interesting.She truly is a master of suspense. I find that I can't put her books down. Walters was able to take the amnesia plot and weave it in a way that makes it seem as if it were a new plot twist. While Minette does not use repeating characters in her novels she never seems to have a problem getting her reader immediately feeling involved with the characters or the story. I highly recommend reading all of her books.
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Summary: A Suspenseful Read
Review: I have read several books by Minette Walters and rate this as one of her best. The main character, Jinx Kingsley, has amnesia after a car accident and we are left wondering (as Jinx is)about her involvement in some pretty gruesome murders. A great concept, well handled by the author to create a suspenseful read. The characters are interesting and the pace is good. The only reason I have not given it a five star rating is that I felt that the ending was a bit too happy and optimistic - out of character for some of the personalities in the story. If you have read and enjoyed any of Minette Walters' books before, then you will not be disappointed with The Echo. If you have not read one of her books, this is a good first read. If you like The Echo, then try The Ice House and the Sculptress as well.
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Summary: A Suspenseful Read
Review: I have read several books by Minette Walters and rate this as one of her best. The main character, Jinx Kingsley, has amnesia after a car accident and we are left wondering (as Jinx is)about her involvement in some pretty gruesome murders. A great concept, well handled by the author to create a suspenseful read. The characters are interesting and the pace is good. The only reason I have not given it a five star rating is that I felt that the ending was a bit too happy and optimistic - out of character for some of the personalities in the story. If you have read and enjoyed any of Minette Walters' books before, then you will not be disappointed with The Echo. If you have not read one of her books, this is a good first read. If you like The Echo, then try The Ice House and the Sculptress as well.
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Summary: Way too long and repetitive
Review: I was interested in the plot and characters for about half the book. After that it seemed that little new information was added, or the little that was new came in the midst of much repetition. There were so many different characters, and we had to hear the separate reactions of each of them to bits of news. The structure of the tale reminded me of the way a police procedural might be played out on TV.
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Summary: Gripping, but occasionally uneven
Review: Jinx awakens in the hospital and is told that she tried to kill herself after being jilted by her fiance for her best friend. She's suffering from short-term amnesia around the event, but is certain that that couldn't be true-- she had been dissatisfied with her relationship herself. Why would she try to kill herself over a relationship she would have been relieved to have ended? The question becomes more than academic when the pair turn up murdered, and the question is how much Jinx really remembers... The book kept me reading, and fascinated. Jinx was a strongly drawn character and conflicted enough that you buy the fact that people have doubts about her innocence. The ending was unfortunately disappointing for being overly convoluted. It may not live up to the standard of The Scold's Bridal, but it's a well-written book.
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