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“stopped reading - didn't grab my attention”
Lisa S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A story with in a story, with history, and ghosts. What more could you ask.
Sarah B wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Some of the stuff on Newton is hard to get through if you aren't scientifically inclined, but it is still an interesting read”
Crys M wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Set in and around Trinity College in Cambridge, this book weaves together a present day love affair, an animal rights terrorist group, and the alchemy and experiments of Issac Newton in the 1600s. It does so with minimal success. The story vacillates between a scholarly exposition of some mysterious events in Newton's life, the all-too-familiar tale of a tortured, confused writer caught in an affair with a married man, and a ghost story featuring a vengeful spirit. The author presents much to ponder but it is not an easy or pleasant read.”
Linda G wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This could have been research for some Newton fan and little more. I toughed it out and was intrigued at most by the relationships. My husband wanted to read it at first and after hearing me talk about it, changed his mind. If you are looking for a fantastic read with pages on Cambridge with the plague, there are three (pages) on that subject. Save yourself the trouble. This book is so dry, even Cambridge historians turn up their noses at it.”
Rowan is really tired, but she is blowing through books... wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought the story line was interesting but the ending was not very clear.”
Anna wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had high hopes for this because of the academic setting. The sense of place was great, but the mystical elements just weren't convincing. Also, do any academics have happy marriages? Not according to books like this.”
Sylvie wrote this review Monday, September 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Historian Elizabeth Volgelsang is found drowned in a pond before finishing her book on 17th century alchemist Isaac Newton. Her son asks Lydia, his former lover to finish the book using Elizabeth's research. It's not long before the 21st century and the 17th become entangled and Lydia finds herself in the middle of two conspiracies, past and present. ”
Jaime Lire wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well written novel. Good mystery and plot development. Was confusing to me at times while reading because it was written as 1st person retelling story to her lover, but then at times it veered from this mode and got confusing to me a bit. Reading it made me want to visit Cambridge someday. I am not a science fan, but it was very interesting to learn how these early scientists made their discoveries.”
Marisa wrote this review Saturday, August 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am not sure what I expected from this book. The basic premise is that an author dies before she finishes her book about Sir Isaac Newton and another author is asked to finish the book. That sentence, although factually true, does not begin to describe Ghostwalk.
Patty F wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Stott takes some unknown periods of time in Newton's life and speculates about what might have happened. A number of items makes the book seem probable if not possible. Stott knows her science and knows how to make her theories plausible. She also knows Cambridge and the city is one of the characters that makes the book work.
Most importantly, the author's 21 century characters and actions seem as plausible as her 17th century characters. All in all, I found this to be a fascinating read. Well worth the suspension of disbelief that the story requires of the reader. I wish I was going to be around for the discussion at my book group. ”
