My first book by Jesse Kellerman and cannot wait to read his previous ones! I loved everything about it: the plot, the well-defined characters as well as the depiction of the darkness of the human soul that permeates the entire story. I ended up caring deeply for Joseph even if he does commit unspeakable acts. Honestly, I rooted for him in spite of such acts and wanted him to be okay!

This book is great entertainment and will leave you thinking about it way after turning the last page. Not to be missed.

Wonderful book! The reader literally falls in love with Jacob and his family and whishes he/she could protect them from harm. It is a book that will stay with you long after turning the last page. Words are not enough to describe the feelings of warmth and compassion this story is able to awake. Just read it! =)

Good story! Another winner by Fairstein. I really enjoyed it, from cover to end. The only annoying thing are all those nicknames that Mike and Mercer use over and over again when talking to Alex, such as "kid, kiddo...". Oh gosh!!! With the exception of this tiny, insignificant detail however, this is and remains a good book, well plotted and executed.
My two cents...

Great authors can definitely fall short on occasion. That is the case of L. Scottoline and her latest book, Think Twice. The story, while somewhat entertaining, fails to convince and captivate the reader. The characters show no depth at all, the plot feels like a bad rehearsal. The overall feel is that of a badly written first novel. I did not expect it from a writer of the stature of Scottoline, but I guess a contract is a contract....
My two cents, anyway. =)

Shutter Island is one of the best book I have ever read in my life (and I have been averaging a book every two-three days for 33 years now). The characters are so real the reader feels for them; the plot is magnificent; the end is unpredictable and ties everything up beautifully. I enjoyed this book so much I will recommend it to friends and family. If you want a book that will stay with you long after reading the last page, go for Shutter Island! You won't be disappointed. =)

Another wonderful story by Harlan Coben. I loved the way the characters were depicted. The plot is captivating and doesn't let go until the astonishing end. This book will leave you completely satisfied but eager for Mr. Coben's next one! =)

I cannot believe Joy Fielding could write such a low level entertainment story where the reader guesses right from the very first pages 'till the unsurprising end. I read and liked all of her previous books but this one. Found myself yawning more than once throughout the reading and was increasingly unhappy with the plot - or absence of.
I am glad I borrowed this book from my local public library instead of buying it, because it is honestly not worth a single penny.. But anyway, this is just my humble opinion, so take it for what is worth. Serena.