The writing in this novel is faultless and gives the reader a wonderful sense of time and place.
London 1977, Hungarian immigrants who have fled to the UK during the war. Now the daughter who has no sense of history meets her Uncle Sandor.
Loosely based on a true character. This is a terrific read.
Score 7/10
Date read December 2008
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The survey from our book group was this is more enjoyed be the males than the females.
I found the book dull and uninteresting, perhaps I had high expectations from this author.
This isn’t to say its not a clever book, it’s certainly creative. He creates a new country and fills it with rules and myths.
What did annoy me was the constant use of words I don’t know the meaning of! Duh
Score 5/10
Date read November 2008
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Frank being Frank Lloyd Wright the famous American architect who in 1907 runs off with a clients wife. Then not the thing to do and much is made of this, how shocking it was etc. Scandalously they leave their respective partners and children for love. So it all ends in tears with a totally unsuspected conclusion. Our book group average score of 4/10
Score 5.5/10
Date read October 2008
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A page turning thriller.
American family 25 years ago and present day. The daughter wakes to find her parents and brother have disappeared.
It does what it intends and makes you turn the pages but this is no Deaver or Coben novel.
Score 4.5/10
Date read September 2008
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