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Summary: Another brilliant piece of fiction from David Martin!!!
Review: As with every David Martin novel that I have read, Crazy Love is populated with fascinating and well-rounded characters that live in your memory long after the last page is turned (which happens much too soon). Katherine and Bear bring this gripping story to life in a way that lets the reader feel completely involved with the story. I can't stress enough how much readers of quality fiction are missing if they don't read the books of David Martin. So few authors these days are as reliable for a solid story with gripping characters, plot twists and satisfying endings. David Martin will not disappoint you...Treat yourself.
Read Crazy Love!!!
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Summary: The King is in the building!
Review: David Martin has written many fine books through the years but I consider this his best. I live in Appalachia and I can say that Mr. Martin knows of what he writes. This book rings true through and through. I have met a man similar to Bear, the socialy backward and emotionaly wounded farmer. I have also seen the yuppies and hippies come and go. Some, like Katie, stay to lend their ideals and compassion. I have read some reviews in which ''Crazy Love'' is likened to David Martins pre-thriller novels. I agree with this but would add that what makes this book his best is the warm sensitivity he brings to the cutting edge of his early works view of life as a hard, tough and cold struggle for liberation.
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Summary: entertaining romance
Review: DC lobbyist Katherine Renault fled the capital to escape well meaning people constantly badgering her as she recovered from the operation. She chose her fiance's Appalachia cottage as being as far from Washington as one can get without going to a third world nation.
After months in her mountain retreat, Kathryn joins an animal rescue team. Her first mission involves two men abusing a cow. There she watches compassionate Joseph David "Bear" Long intercede so that the animal can die with dignity. Soon Bear and Katie as he calls her become an entry in more ways then one as they rescue animals and fall in love. However, everyone knows she is a sophisticated urbanite and he is a retarded hillbilly. Thus no one will bet on this couple surviving together once she inevitably goes home.
This mushy novel is an entertaining romance between two polar opposites. The rescue missions seem too easily achieved yet the plot hooks the audience from start to finish due to the endearing cast. Bear and Katie make a warm odd couple. The secondary characters including the animals provide the necessary depth so that the audience can observe the robustness of the lead duet's relationship. David Martin's tale seems so real encouraging the reticent to go find their own CRAZY LOVE. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Not a typical sappy love story
Review: For those of you who've read David Martin before, his newest novel is different from his recent thrillers. "Crazy Love" is reminiscent of his earlier literary works; I simply call them "good fiction stories." While the plot of "Crazy Love" centers around the relationship of Bear and Kate, it goes beyond their love affair to explore their relationships with animals, their neighbors, their families, and themselves. All in all, "Crazy Love" is uplifting, sad, inspiring, and frightening.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: I am a voracious reader, and love all different kinds of fiction.
This is one of the best books I have EVER read. I will count Mr. Martin as a new favorite author. I can't wait to read his work again!
I cannot remember the last time I read a book that made me cry - not just mist up - but actually boo hoo, sniffle and get all red-nosed!
I just finished this book over the weekend and I am going to get it for my sisters.
What an amazing gift David Martin has.
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Summary: Heart lifting
Review: I really don't know where to begin to write about this book. I received it as a gift and from the moment I opened it, I could not lay it down. It is truly one of my all time favorite books. It is so different in so many ways. It is a love story yes, but so much more. I laughed and cried through the whole story. It makes you stop and really think about man's relationship with animals and man's inhumanity to man. It is magical. I can only say that if you want a book that you will remember over the years and cherish as one of your favorites, this is it. Please read Crazy Love. Your heart will love you forever.
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Summary: What a wonderful read!
Review: I was unable to put this book down and read it in a single day. It's a great read, describing the love between two seemingly polar opposites. I truly fell in love with Bear and the other characters like the vet and even the animals. Like one reviewer said, I'll never look at animals the same way again. Beautiful love story with a sad, yet touching ending. I suggest reading this book.
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Summary: I'll never look at animals in quite the same way
Review: I'm buying extra copies for friends, and I can't wait for the paperback (there WILL be a paperback?) so I can buy lots more. Crazy Love is intense and romantic, and the animal characters as vivid as the humans. I guess it could be compared to Dr. Doolittle, Deliverance, Old Yeller. Martin's a master, always unexpected but not at the expense of his characters. He never cheapens them.
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Summary: I'll never look at animals in quite the same way
Review: I'm buying extra copies for friends, and I can't wait for the paperback (there WILL be a paperback?) so I can buy lots more. Crazy Love is intense and romantic, and the animal characters as vivid as the humans. I guess it could be compared to Dr. Doolittle, Deliverance, Old Yeller. Martin's a master, always unexpected but not at the expense of his characters. He never cheapens them.
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Summary: This one will stay with you
Review: It's been weeks since I read this book and I still find myself thinking about the characters and the different events in the book; the cows frozen in the mud; the lists Bear makes to remember how to love Katy; the barely people children sleeping in the trees; the old woman and her cats; the ducks; the funeral; and so much more! This is a wonderful story that moved me to tears, laughter, anger, sympathy, sorrow, rage and joy. This book not only entertained, it healed. You must read this book!
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