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NICCI FRENCH
I have placed "sizzler
ratings" next to books read, even if the review
hasn't been added at this time.
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THE
SAFE HOUSE (1998) |
Sub-category: mystery/suspense
The plot: In the quiet
east-english town of Stamford, a viscious double murder
occurs where only the child barely survives. Dr. Samantha
Laschen, a London doctor who had just relocated to Stamford,
is bullied into looking after Fiona Mackenzie, the survivor.
After a few doubts, Fiona quickly integrates into Samantha's
life - until things begin to go horribly wrong.
Comment: A seemingly innocent
narration that strips away your trust layer by layer until
the cesspool of evil is revealed. My only quibble with it
would be the way English author's of recent years seem to
feel very content leaving their victim with a loose end
or two to worry them - but not resolve.
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THE
MEMORY GAME (1997) |
Sub-category: mystery
The plot: Jane Martello,
struggling architect and ex-wife of one of the Martello
dynastic family's sons, is at a huge family gathering
where they plan to implement her design on an extension
to the Martello retreat. However, as the builders break
ground for the foundations, some bones are unearthed -
human bones. Instantly, the Martello family realises these
are the remains of Natalie - believed murdered 25 years
before. Jane, feeling estranged and emotionally torn because
of the proof of the murder of her best friend and the
seperation from her husband, seeks therapy. It is here,
as she pulls together her life, some nagging issues about
the mystery surounding Natalie's death come to surface...
Comment: About the
only redeeming feature to this novel is the ending. Other
than that, this is a rather bland murder/mystery novel
with a lead character with few redeeming features (except
for her new lover-to-be). 'Twould be far better to start
a venture into a novel by Cornwell,
Reich or Walters
if you can!
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An absolute sizzler of a movie - A must
see! |
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A scorcher of a good movie; still capable
of riveting you to your seat |
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Low flame burner; a pleasant piece of mindless
brain candy |
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A fizzler of a movie which will have you
counting zzzzzz's... |
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