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Liked It “An unusual book. A look at family relationshiips, secrets and lies, growing up all intertwined in a really good mystery.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Although this book was well-written, the plot was all over the place and I found it hard to sympathize with any of the characters. Lizard, the main character - - grew tired of his infatuation with the dancer Sylphide and the craziness of his sister Kate.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An unusual book. A look at family relationshiips, secrets and lies, growing up all intertwined in a really good mystery. ”
JRoberts wrote this review Monday, April 22, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Original and well written. The style has echoes of John Irving--not a bad trait in my opinion. I was certainly interested to find out what happened, thought the characters were believable and quirky. ”
Alaine wrote this review Friday, April 5, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Reviewed to be a "modern-day Jay Gatsby" tale...I concur! Loved this one.”
Rhonda N wrote this review Tuesday, April 2, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Maybe”
Marian wrote this review Saturday, February 16, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good mystery but seemed to go into way too much detail in areas ... didn't add to the story.”
Jan H wrote this review Friday, February 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book follows the story of a young football player who at seventeen witnesses his parents' brutal murder. Interestingly enough, though, that's not what this story is really about. It is more about a man adrift from others in life who for some reason can only connect with people in sexual ways. Whether that was deliberate on the part of the author, I don't know.
Julie J wrote this review Monday, February 11, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The novel reminds me of "The Hotel New Hampshire" in some ways. The classic Irving themes peek out in places, and the voice of the protagonist is arguably as strong.”
“Intriguing story following David "Lizard" Hockmeyer from high school to old age. He meets the love of his life, Sylphide while still in hs. The famous dancer and her even more famous rock star husband become intricately interwoven in the Hockmeyer family. Their relationship lasts for over 40 yrs. even though she marries other wealthy older men. Kate, David's sister, is consumed with solving the murder of their parents”
Mary M wrote this review Wednesday, February 6, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Intriguing story following David "Lizard" Hockmeyer from high school to old age. He meets the love of his life, Sylphide while still in hs. The famous dancer and her even more famous rock star husband become intricately interwoven in the Hockmeyer family. Their relationship lasts for over 40 yrs. even though she marries other wealthy older men. Kate, David's sister, is consumed with solving the murder of their parents. ”
Marie wrote this review Wednesday, February 6, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Although this book was well-written, the plot was all over the place and I found it hard to sympathize with any of the characters. Lizard, the main character - - grew tired of his infatuation with the dancer Sylphide and the craziness of his sister Kate. ”
Kathleen B wrote this review Sunday, January 6, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No