Occasionally I find a book so well written that it makes me want to give up my own efforts at writing. This book is nearly perfect – it really speaks to me. It is aptly described as a literary mystery. It has everything that I love in a book. A plot (actually several) that keeps me turning pages. Interesting characters. A “theme” (women as victims). Atkinson weaves together the several sub-plots, springing twists and turns, giving insights into the characters. It’s a wonderful book. Now I can’t wait to read her other novels.
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
February 3rd, 2009 · 3 Comments
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1 One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson // Mar 2, 2009 at 10:30 am
[...] is a “sequel” to Case Histories, although both novels are fine by themselves. It’s a sequel in the sense of the next in a [...]
2 Cambridge mysteries. « The Hieroglyphic Streets // May 26, 2009 at 11:24 pm
[...] drove raych round the bend. Denise Pickles calls it a thumping good tale. Sam Smith calls it nearly perfect. Jo wants to know more about Jackson Brodie. The Litblog Co-op picked it for its 2005 Read This! [...]
3 When Will There be Good News by Kate Atkinson // Feb 16, 2010 at 9:52 am
[...] “sequel” to Case Histories and One Good Turn, although it’s not a traditional sequel. It’s only a sequel in the [...]
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