Marcy N. Schwab

New Point of View -- Appeals to Typical "Chick" Book Readers, May 30 2003

The Lovely Bones was a terrific opportunity to see a story from many dimensions. Each character was well defined (rare for such a short story,) the plot was believable, and you'll feel that you want to keep reading.

In a strange way, it will be very uplifting for someone who has experienced a tragedy in their life -- particularly a death. It provides a way to think about the afterlife that is enjoyable and calming.

If you like typical "chick" books, this one was a page-turner.

A Truly Excellent Way to Look Inside Yourself, May 30 2003

As someone who has been in love several times, I can tell you that it's very difficult to get over someone who has been so special to you. We all know this, of course. This book has given me the understanding of what it takes to ensure that I carefully look at each relationship, understand what has happened, and use that knowledge to make the next relationship stronger and more likely to succeed.

I've met someone, he's terrific, and I'm feeling much more confident that things will work out. Or at least, I will be more aware of what I am doing and the end result will be one of understanding rather than confusion and hurt.

Every failed relationship in my life, and there have been a… Read more

Our favorite characters are back, but that's about all folks, Aug 22 2002

Lucas Davenport again faces off with a nemesis, Clara Rinker. The book starts off extraordinarily slowly but builds to a typical Sandford twisted ending. The character development was the best part of the book, while the plot remained less than stellar. I believe that while Lucas Davenport has been a terrific continuum for Sandford, he may need to find new characters so that he can develop some new story lines.