By a Spider's Thread was not as suspenseful as I would've hoped for. I found the book to be very formulated and almost a soap opera story line.

The story line was weak and predictable. My favorite part of the book was the Snoop Sisters. I did not have the feeling in the last 100 pages that there was no way the story could wrap up w/in that page timing and the urge to shut out my household so I could finish. I did find myself hunting through my bookshelves wondering what I could read next that would blow me away. I dreaded having to finish this book because I felt it was taking my time away from a better read.

On the flip side I did learn a lot about Orthodox Jews.

I am curious about here early works; being that this is the second book she's written alone. I'm in no rush.

I picked this book up after reading 2 mystery books that let me down. SLEEPING BEAUTY did not let me down. It grabbed me from page 1 and kept me going. I read this book w/in 5 days and I have 2 very active children (6 & 2) This book is reminiscent of Tami Hoag's writing style. Faced paced. Entertaining. A must read for a true mystery reader.

This was my 1st Philip Margolin book. I'll be back for more.

This is a must read children's book.

Very smart. Witty. On target. Yes, it is mixed w/fantasy but if I told you what made it fantasy it would ruin the book. Dodge ball is the game played in gym class. There is the ultimate bully. Issues w/the 4th grade teacher. The ice machine. Hotel. Cabbies and so much more. Plus the added perk of three friends sticking together trying to over come ...

I will be buying this for my nieces and nephews this year. Great, cannot put down read.

Even though this book wasn't what I'd been waiting for; I WANTED SCARPETTA! it was a compelling but simple read. To many questions were answered to quickly and others left you hanging. Ms. Cornwell what were you thinking? This book isn't one of your better Dr Kay books. If you are preparing us for a Last Precint series just make a public anouncement.

Yes, you do need to read this book if you're a fan. No, you don't need it in hard cover, unless you buy it used. When the sequel comes out I'm waiting a year for the paperback edition.

Disappointed

The illustrations in this book are very similar to those of Jan Brett but darker tones used. There is always something hidden w/in the pictures for children to look for and the illustrations help enhance the tale.

I also recommend Lon Po Po.

The illustrations helped support and great tale. My daughter loves it. I know that there are many different versions but I was slightly disappointed that the ending was different from the version I remembered as a child. In this version Rumpelstiltskin flies off on a spoon. The version from my childhood is where Rumpelstiltskin is so mad that he jumps so hard he goes through the floor. Even w/the slightly updated version it's still a classic and must have for nay household.

I didn't know what to expect going into this book but once I started I couldn't put it down. I was astonished at Bev's behavior and they way she treated her son as well as herself. There were even many moments when I wanted to reach into the book and shake her silly. In the end I applauded her for who she became and what she overcame.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who has a teenager that thinks they know it all and there are very little consequences to having sex, doing drugs and thinking school is unimportant.

I know my children will be reading this book on day w/my encouragement.

Baxter does an excellent job bringing you to Ann Arbor, Mich and introducing you to these wonderful characters. You are pulled in from the beginning and the conversations (explainations) of these people lives are like one on one conversations over lunch and coffee. You can relate to the characters and even know people like them.

Stop! Read this book and make a new set of friends that you will never forget.

I loved every minute this book. I feel a little lighter in the heart for reading this book. It answered some unanswered, unasked questions.

I would highly suggest this book to anyone. It wasn't a heavy read but it was thought provoking. In a way it makes you look at life differently.

It also gets a slot in my Top Ten List for the way it makes me feel and what it changed inside of me. This is one of those books that changes someone's life even if in the smallest way.

I went into this book thinking it was a tale of war and love and came out of it knowing it was much more.

What would you do if your perfect world was torn upside down and inside out w/in a few weeks. One minute your worried about finding love and the next you have the unexpected happen. When you read this book go into it with an open mind and open heart.

You'll want to care for Charlotte and Milo and want to help poor Louise get her life in proper perspective. The men Ahhh the men there are no men like these out there. Friends lives aren't what they seem and secrets are always hidden. What happens when you can no longer hide them and who will be the real savior? Read this book and find out what redemption really is.