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Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061774485
Edition: Unabridged
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN: 0061774480
Label: HarperAudio
Manufacturer: HarperAudio
Number Of Items: 10
Publication Date: July 01, 2009
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release Date: June 30, 2009
Studio: HarperAudio
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My friend was reading this at the beach, so I decided to read it also. Comparing notes afterwards, we agreed that Dorothea Benton Frank's latest Lowcountry book was a disappointment. We both felt that although the plot was supposed to convey suspense, there was very little of that element going on. We also noted the shallow character development, the predictability of the plot, and the failure to capture local flavor. My friend is a long-time DBF fan, but this was my first DBF novel. She was disappointed at her choice of "beach reads" and felt she had wasted her time, almost as if she had been somewhat betrayed by Frank's poor effort. So did I. I'll stick to Pat Conroy for my Lowcountry stories, thank you - because he is truly a master of the language and of storytelling. Frank could take more than a few lessons from him.
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This book is a sad departure from what I've come to expect from Dorothea Benton Frank. The main character, Beth, is a whiny, spoiled, immature recent college grad who seems to have lived her entire life in a bubble. The remaining characters are caricatures of people, not fully developed characters. I was really disappointed in the lack of humor as I've come to expect some good laughs (with Frank's other books spoiling me!) from Frank and this book was humorless. I am sad to say that I found this book annoying, humorless, and dull. Save yourself time and money -- skip this one and we will wait for Frank's next book -- hopefully it will be much, much better!
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I have been reading this book for almost a week and am only 1/2 way through. This is because after a few pages I just can't take anymore. I loved all of Dorothea Benton Frank's books and have been a faithful fan since the first one. This one is just plain awful. The story doesn't get interesting, the people are juvenile, the story line does not move on.... same thing over and over and over. This book could have been written for 14 year olds, but I'm afraid it would bore them too. I am about to give up and leave this book unfinished. I will add Frank's name to the growing list of authors that I will no longer buy, but read free from the library.
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I'm a Anne Rivers Siddons fan and had high expectations for this book. Sadly, it doesn't quite measure up. The writing seems a little stilted and forced. I can't exactly put my finger on it but some of the parts I started to skip over or skim. I think the main character, Beth, is too introspective and it gets a bit tiresome. The family dynamics seem quite realistic and entertaining -- you feel like you know people just like them!
For local Charleston folks, it might be fun to read about local haunts mentioned in the book. It's apparent that the author has spent some time in Charleston and she captures some of the beauty and magic of the environment. I'm very fond of the Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island so that may have made me a little more biased towards the book.
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a wonderful continuation of sullivans island. what asurprise withaunt@ sophie. cant wait to hear another with beth and woody
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