The Reader is a book that, from cover to cover, is engaging, enchanting, and haunting. Schlink's characters are real and accessible, and his story is both thought provoking and challenging. Enjoy!

Walker's story is both heartbreaking and triumphant. She shows amazing insight into human behaviour and presents her story in a unique format. I would recommend this book to anyone.

From the very first sentence of this novel Echlin proves that she is a more than competent wordsmith. Her prose is beautiful and her description is vivid. Unfortunately, I had more difficulty getting into the story itself. I found the detail somewhat excessive and distracting. As much as she is describing a horrific event, sometimes in terms of effectiveness, less is more.