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2.0�toiles sur 5 Too Much of a Good Thing, Mai 31 2008

Par	Debra Purdy Kong (British Columbia) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: In the Lake of the Moon (Hardcover)

Houston Detective Stuart Hayden wants to know why someone has mailed him a photograph of his deceased father, taken decades earlier. Soon, photos of a mysterious woman arrive, and finally a current picture of Stuart. On the picture is a detailed drawing showing his brains being blown out. Once Stuart identifies the sender as Saturnino Barcena from Mexico City, he begins a bewildering and unsettling journey to learn what Barcena's connection is to his father and the woman, and why Barcena wants him dead.

IN THE LAKE OF THE MOON is more than a family study. It's a long, painful dissection of events that happened fifty years earlier between two people. The more Stuart learns, the more his beliefs about his father are upended and exposed from differing viewpoints.

I wanted to like this book because author David L. Lindsey was highly recommended, but the more I read the less I enjoyed the novel. Revelations about the past are predictable. Perhaps the author intended predictability in order to build suspense to the final climatic confrontation, except once that scene finally came, I was so exasperated with the time it took to get there, I had no trouble putting the book down in the middle of it.

Although Lindsey's narrative descriptions and inner monologues are beautifully written, they went on far too long, particularly during scenes in Mexcio City, where street after street, plaza after plaza, and building after building is named. I tried to keep up with directions and details, but it was completely confusing. If you enjoy slow-moving, detailed stories, then read the book. But if you prefer a fast pace and action, better skip this one.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Riveting, Juil 20 2001

Par	shannon (Houston) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: In the Lake of the Moon (Paperback)

This is an exceptional novel. The writing is amazing, the story grips you from start to finish. Lindsey does an excellent job of capturing the feel of Mexico City. Its uniqueness transcends the novel. Mexico City is the star here, her allure remains long after her beauty has faded. Stuart Haydon is Lindsey's best protagonist and he is at the top of his game here. Be forewarned this book is not for the squeemish, but none of Lindsey's books are. If you are someone who enjoys great writing and riveting suspense you will not be disappointed.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Lindsey a master of character development and of the complex, Oct. 25 1999

Par	Nancy Rupertus (Frederick, MD) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: In the Lake of the Moon (Paperback)

Previous reviewer lucas (uk) needs to read more often. This is an involving and satisfying read and as with all of Lindsey's works the reader gains a real feel for the characters and for the complexities of human situations...if you're willing to take the time to get involved with the lives you're being introduced to. Am really looking forward to his newest...The Color of Night.

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2.0�toiles sur 5 Disappointing. Overly complex storyline & a difficult format
With its long chapters, long paragraphs and densely packed small point text, this book is neither a quick nor an easy read. Read more

Publi� le F�v 9 1999 par David Lucas

5.0�toiles sur 5 Yet another engaging psychological thriller from Lindsey.
"[T]he reality is that we can never really penetrate the truth of why some men do the strange things that they do. Read more

Publi� le Avril 28 1997