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Touched a nerve with me - absolutely stunning

Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2014

I read this book after already being familiar with The Goldfinch and The Little Friend.
I am a classic scholar myself (rather been one 25 years ago) and the book has special appeal for me.
Tartt's books are not an easy read but they are why literature is such a marvelous art.
Her books make me wish I could read them again as for the first time...

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How can Penguin put their name to this

Reviewed in Australia on 17 April 2022

So the look and feel of the book is cheap and nasty. The text is aligned to the right, so you have to practically break the spine of the book to read the text. Absolute rubbish production. But for 8 bucks, you get what you pay for.

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How can Penguin put their name to this

Reviewed in Australia on 17 April 2022

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Briana Ertanin

Touched a nerve with me - absolutely stunning

Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2014

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JDS

A well written book

Reviewed in Australia on 25 January 2014

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After reading The Goldfinch, I purchased this book. I was not disappointed - I really enjoyed it. Donna Tartt's writing style is different. Very thorough in creating a sense of the character, the place and a real feel for the situation. The topic is not one of which I would ordinarily have chosen to read, but I did and it kept me keen to pick up the book again. After enjoying two of her books, I went on to purchase a third. I am a fan - I love this author.

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Angelface

Well written, erudite crime story

Reviewed in Australia on 5 October 2014

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Well written by an educated and erudite author. The story about a group of quite strange students studying classical Greek, feels like it should be set in England, but is actually in the USA. The story unfolds well, revealing some unusual personalities and behaviours, to a surprising denouement. Very enjoyable.

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Glen

A good read

Reviewed in Australia on 19 December 2021

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Probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but it kept me hooked until the end. Privileged college kids that drink and smoke incessantly.

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Kate

I really loved every bit in it

Reviewed in Australia on 26 April 2017

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Very enthralling, I really loved every bit in it, couldn't put it down. The only thing didn't quite work for me was the voice narration. It just didnt quite grip my interest so much, she is pretty good narrator though, but I think this soft female voice doesn't really match male characters... Goldfinch narration was way better

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Marianne Hamilton

great read

Reviewed in Australia on 5 September 2014

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I liked it - interesting characters - wanted to keep reading - the usual elements of good storytelling - I wasn't much interested in the epilogue and didn't think it was necessary to know what happened to every single minor character - wondered if this was based on real events?

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john mitchell

Famous Five Reinvented

Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2021

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I loved the character development of these five college students and their adventure ... plausible maybe but with unpredictable twists. A must read.

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Michelle Blake

I loved this book

Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2014

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I loved this book, very pleasing writing style that was effortless to read but kept me glued to the page. Intricate plotline that maintained tension throughout and multilayered characters that I could empathise with. I was prompted to read this after reading The Goldfinch which I also thought was brilliant. Donna Tartt doesn't appear to be a prolific author, a shame, but she is a confirmed favourite of mine now.

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Lynette Grae

Loved it. You felt like you were there

Reviewed in Australia on 17 November 2016

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A breath taking story. Loved it. You felt like you were there..!!..you felt like you got to know each person so well. Didn't want it to finish ..!!

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