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by Luanne Rice (Author) "MARIA DARK FLEW NORTH, FROM ONE AMERICA to the other, with a bag of treasures between her feet ..." (more)
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Having left her husband and returned home to a seacoast town in Connecticut, archeologist Maria Dark discovers that her sister's outwardly ideal family is torn by abuse. Although Rice "is an engaging writer," she "raises complex psychological issues and resolves them only superficially," said PW.
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From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a long-awaited opportunity for readers to discover an acclaimed early novel–one of this cherished storyteller’s most powerful and complex portraits of the fragile bonds of family and home.

STONE HEART

Nomadic archaeologist Maria Dark is returning home again to the Connecticut shore–a magical place where she, her sister Sophie, and their brother Peter spent their childhood on the banks of Bell Stream. After fifteen years away, Maria hopes that she can rediscover the joy and optimism of her youth in the arms of her family. But things have changed. Maria’s siblings and her mother have weathered difficult times...and Sophie and her children are not as happy as they seem. Now Maria will embark upon an emotional journey–navigating the memories of a tender past–toward the truth at the heart of her family and the chance for a new beginning.

A remarkably graceful and intuitive novel, Stone Heart reveals the depths of faith and love that can mend life’s most fragile and precious ties. As never before, Luanne Rice inspires us all to look love squarely in the eye and never let it go.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, Very Sad, A worthwhile read, May 20 2000
By Schtinky "Schtinky" (California) - See all my reviews
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The Stone Heart is one of the most heart-wrenching books I have ever read. Very good book, but get ready to cry. It is the story of horrifying domestic abuse, and how hidden that abuse really is. Luanne Rice brings into her story all the aspects of Domestic Violence too, how it affects the children and immediate family, and how family will often fight to keep it under wraps. The excuses, the denial, the hopelessness, and the immense pain that abuse brings are all very present in this book. She brings up the dysfunction and trauma of the early years of both the abuser and the victim, and brings into the light the mental cruelty along with the physical violence that eventually culminates in the worst case scenario of all domestic abuse, death. Although she delves deep into the pain and horrors of domestic violence, I felt she barely skimmed the surface of the agony of suicide, especially when those left behind are children. She does minimally portray the confusion from a death such as this, but I felt should have spent more time on this aspect of abuse since she did such a good job portraying all other aspects. Stone Heart is far more brutal than say, Belva Plain's Whispers. But the most horrifying part of this story is that although it is fiction, in real life this does happen in varying degrees from just the mental abuse all the way up to what unfolds in this book. Maria, our lead character, is no hero either. She struggles with her own personal problems and problems with her dysfunctional Mother, and often does not have the answers. But this is just another way the Luanne Rice stays close to reality in this book, because Maria does keep trying whether she is right or wrong. There is a kind of sub plot to this book that a previous reviewer took offense at. It does involve the excavation of ancient grave by Maria, but I wouldn't read into it all that nonsense about this book being racist. The uncovering of the ancient grave is a real sub plot (Maria is an Archeologist) but it is also a metaphor for the uncovering of her own family secrets, and things about herself, her sister, and her family that maybe should have been left buried. It is a small sub plot and actually is historically inaccurate, but if you want a historical document then go and buy something that doesn't say "Fiction". This novel is a very emotional journey through one family's encounter with hidden, and yet extreme, domestic abuse, and although it will anger you and also make you cry, it is a definite worth-while read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I almost didn't read this book after seeing previous reviews, April 5 2002
By Dianne W. Crawford (Canyon Country, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone Heart (Hardcover)
This story is not a warm fuzzy one. It isn't easy to read about abuse of any kind however I think this is a very moving story about what happens when life goes down that street. I almost didn't read this book after reading the previous reviews but I am so glad I did. I wouldn't recommend this story to everyone but it is very real and paints a picture of what complicates the lives of this family. I felt the characters were honest and that it didn't really have a happy, tie up the package with a pink ribbon, ending.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was a good read...., April 1 2002
By Theresa W (mi, usa) - See all my reviews
I know most of the reviews here aren't so positive, but I found this book a good read. It is the first Luanne Rice book I have read, and it won't be the last. I thought the story was a sad, but realistic one. It was filled with surprises, twists & turns.
I enjoyed the characters, but at times, didn't understand where they were coming from. However, I believe that in a good read, you get more than the predictable story & characters you can relate to. There should be characters who you CAN'T relate to. But at that instance, you learn about people & human nature.
And at the end of the story, it should make you stop & think about a situation or attitude that before you didn't know or consider. I recommend this book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I am a big fan of Luanne Riceï¿s, but this book was extremely disappointing. This is one of her earlier works and I have to say that her later books are so much better. Read more
Published on Sep 14 2001 by Judith E. Pavluvcik

1.0 out of 5 stars Not up to par!
I was rather disappointed in STONE HEART after reading two other Luanne Rice books. It did not have the same appeal as Cloud Nine or Follow The Stars Home. Read more
Published on May 26 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Please don't read this book!
Stone Heart, by Launne Rice.

I am very glad I did not spend money to purchase this book. I only picked it up because I had a long plan trip to take and I needed something to... Read more

Published on Oct 3 2000 by twtr

1.0 out of 5 stars I will never read this author again
I hope that the publisher and author of this book reads this review. While the main plot of STONE HEART captivated me, I got lost in the subplot of the main character, Maria's... Read more
Published on Jun 1 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by it's title; this one is worth reading.
It's a shame this book is out of print; it is definately worth a look. Despite it's overwrought title and cheesily packaged cover, this is a genuine work of literature; a failed... Read more
Published on Sep 3 1997

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