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The Dark Room [Mass Market Paperback]

Minette Walters (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Suspenseful Read July 18 2000
By kanga
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have read several books by Minette Walters and rate this as one of her best. The main character, Jinx Kingsley, has amnesia after a car accident and we are left wondering (as Jinx is)about her involvement in some pretty gruesome murders. A great concept, well handled by the author to create a suspenseful read.

The characters are interesting and the pace is good. The only reason I have not given it a five star rating is that I felt that the ending was a bit too happy and optimistic - out of character for some of the personalities in the story.

If you have read and enjoyed any of Minette Walters' books before, then you will not be disappointed with The Echo. If you have not read one of her books, this is a good first read. If you like The Echo, then try The Ice House and the Sculptress as well.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth reading. Mar 1 2002
By Maureen
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Hints and clues abound, but the ending still carries some surprises. Characterization is uneven and it's hard to come away saying "I cared about x or y" -- but it's a complex psychological thriller and worth reading. One more-serious cavil: Walters plays fast and loose with her (mis)use of the term "existentialist." I leave it to more erudite readers to critique this if they will. I just stuck it in the "jargon" box and went on to enjoy the story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, but occasionally uneven Jun 11 2001
By frumiousb
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Jinx awakens in the hospital and is told that she tried to kill herself after being jilted by her fiance for her best friend. She's suffering from short-term amnesia around the event, but is certain that that couldn't be true-- she had been dissatisfied with her relationship herself. Why would she try to kill herself over a relationship she would have been relieved to have ended? The question becomes more than academic when the pair turn up murdered, and the question is how much Jinx really remembers...

The book kept me reading, and fascinated. Jinx was a strongly drawn character and conflicted enough that you buy the fact that people have doubts about her innocence. The ending was unfortunately disappointing for being overly convoluted. It may not live up to the standard of The Scold's Bridal, but it's a well-written book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Dark Room - Minette Walters
While her style is gripping, her female characters very strong, and romance is kept to a minimum, I am also glad that this was not my first exposure to Ms.Walters. Read more
Published on May 28 2000 by P. Sibun
5.0 out of 5 stars Another one of Minette's good books!
A very very interesting book that catches you from the first page to the end of the book.A book that can take you from a very unpredictable beginning to a very intersting story and... Read more
Published on May 8 2000 by Lhamo Topgyal
5.0 out of 5 stars The Dark Room
This book was my introduction to Minette Walters-I have since read two more titles by her! This book was full of suspense--and it was the first storyline involving amnesia and... Read more
Published on May 1 2000 by Roberta B. Dugan
5.0 out of 5 stars Minette Walkers-The dark room
The newspaper reported the case with relish. The famous photographer Jane (JINX) Kingsley tried to kill herself after her fiance left with her best friend Meg; both disappeared... Read more
Published on Mar 15 2000 by Joyce Nambela
3.0 out of 5 stars Dark Room (and Disturbing)
Following the example set in "The Sculptress," Ms. Walters has crafted yet another thriller that leaves the question in your mind: did they nab the right person? Read more
Published on Dec 21 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Minette is a Master
I have read all of Minette Walter's books and I am constantly surprised. With each book her writing gets stronger and the plots get even more interesting. Read more
Published on Dec 2 1999 by Karen Bierman Hirsh
3.0 out of 5 stars A baffling gripping mistery
An enveloping murder mistery with psychological streaks which grows and grips as one advaces into the final chapters. Read more
Published on Nov 10 1999 by Manuel Gwiazda
4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Mysterious Read
Very wonderful book! My first read at a Minette Walters' mystery, although I've heard fondly of her other works. Very suspenseful, and I totally did not think of the ending ... Read more
Published on Sep 17 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read from Walters
A satisfying psychological mystery from one of the best practitioners in the field, but not up to the level of The Ice House or The Sculptress. Read more
Published on Sep 4 1998
4.0 out of 5 stars Another well crafted mystery
Minette Walters keeps the plot humming with red herrings, mysterious characters and plot twists. There is no lacking in gruesome detail. Read more
Published on Aug 31 1998
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