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"Bowen takes a concept and crafts a story that is tightly-paced and thoroughly gripping The characters are swiftly drawn, but they aren't clichéd, and the dialogue is witty, gritty, and contemporary Not only will appeal to high school students who have read their way through 'Orca Soundings' and want something a bit more challenging, but I am certain that Love You to Death will find an audience amongst capable readers who want and need a rapid read. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine )
"Leads you through a who-dun-it mystery Will work well for the reader just wetting their appetite or specifically wanting a fast read." (Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media )
"Suspenseful, has a great surprise, [and a] satisfying ending. I love mysteries and truly enjoyed this one. I highly recommend these Rapid Reads for those reluctant readers. They are short, fast paced, high interest and just what they need." (Ruth Argraves, Library Assistant )
"Leads you through a who-dun-it mystery Will work well for the reader just wetting their appetite or specifically wanting a fast read." (Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media )
"Suspenseful, has a great surprise, [and a] satisfying ending. I love mysteries and truly enjoyed this one. I highly recommend these Rapid Reads for those reluctant readers. They are short, fast paced, high interest and just what they need." (Ruth Argraves, Library Assistant )
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Charlie D is the host of a successful late-night radio call-in show. His listeners have a particularly intimate relationship with him and often reveal much about themselves, confident that he will honor their trust and that he can save them. In their minds, he is perfect: one of life's winners. But Charlie feels he's something of a fake. His easy confidence on-air belies the reality for a man born with a wine-colored birthmark that covers half his face.
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Love You to Death covers one hour on "The World According to Charlie D"—an hour during which he must both discover the long-time listener who is killing the people who trust him and attempt to come to terms with the man behind the birthmark.
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worthwhile read, Jun 24 2010
By Angela C Taylor "angela" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Love You to Death (Paperback)
love you to death is a short story, quick read. the story captures your attention from page one and keeps you on the edge of your seat thru out the whole book. the main characters, charlie and nova, are very real and believable. even the killer fits the profile. i won't tell you who did it and spoil it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy Love, Jun 27 2010
By Librarian - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Love You to Death (Paperback)
"Love You To Death" by Gail Bowen is one of four inaugural titles in the Rapid Reads series from Raven Books, an imprint of Orca Book Publishers. The concept seeks to provide short novels by established authors for those readers who find reading a full-length book does not fit their skills, interests, or schedules.For fans of the TV sitcom Frazier, the setting of Bowen's novella will have a very familiar ring: Late-night talk-show host Charlie D. tries to offer comfort and support to listeners who are lonely, depressed, alienated, or otherwise psychologically floundering. While Charlie, unlike Frazier, does not have a degree in psychology, he does provide his listeners with a caring heart and referrals to appropriate professionals. Unfortunately, one of Charlie's listeners believes Charlie is in love with her and only she can save him from his soul-sucking fans--by murdering them, one by one. After each death the murderer sends a note to Nova, the producer of Charlie's show. After the third such note, Nova finally gets it and notifies the police who ask for Charlie's help in luring the murderer to the station.
I found the plot pretty far-fetched but I did like both Charlie and Nova, the two main characters, and enjoyed the familiar setting. I also learned a new word, erotomania, "the delusion that someone, usually somebody famous, is secretly in love with you and sending you signals that reveal their love." (Charlie makes this the topic of the show designed to capture the killer.) In between calls from his listeners, Charlie throws out interesting notes on love and plays several songs that should be familiar to most readers.
While I applaud Orca Books for recognizing that not everyone wants or needs a 250-page story to entertain them, "Love You To Death" will have limited appeal. But for adults just learning to read, this may be the perfect compromise as most offerings for this group are reworked classics like 1984. And for the vacationer or commuter, these longer short stories could be the perfect fit. I just wish the plot had been a little more believable.
(Edited 10/28/2010 to correct typo in opening sentence.)
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