English thriller which successfully gathers speed and maintains the readers interest through to the end.
Perhaps a bit slow to begin but a creditable plot.
Nikki French is a husband and wife writing team, I wonder if Nikki writes more?
Score 6/10
Date read June 2008
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Rather plodding and ultimately unsatisfactory novel.
The story of a 1060’s couple who have twins, the father delivers them, being a doctor etc. Sadly the girl twin has Downs syndrome and he chooses to get rid of her without telling his wife.
Perhaps it would have a stronger effect on a female reader/mother.
Score 5/10
Date read June 2008
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Time shifts effortlessly from twins aged nine to now at 32. A near perfect example of how witting should be done.
Set in India this story revolves around a family tragedy. A complex novel and a seriously good read.
It won the Booker and alas nothing has been written by her since, if she does I’ll read like a shot.
Score 8.5/10
Date read June 2008
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