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Could be a short story

Revisado: 10-26-24

Towards the end the person who solved the mystery announces that it all came together in three seconds. But the author takes about 47 chapters to explain the resolution.

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Both technical and practical

Revisado: 05-31-21

It’s a little surprising that this book has been on best seller lists for so long, as it has a lot of technical information about how the brain functions in response to trauma, though the language is quite approachable. It also had a lot of information about healing and restorative techniques that you’d like to think every therapist had read and understood. A worthwhile read!

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Don’t bother

Revisado: 05-22-21

The plot is full of psychotic images, and an underlying premise that is beyond the normal suspension of belief that books like this require. The ending makes no sense given the character development that preceded it. There are a lot of good gothic novels out there and this is not one of them.

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Delightful story

Revisado: 12-04-18

Fun twists, pleasant characters, good plot. This would make a fine ensemble movie. Enjoy the weekend!

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Meh

Revisado: 11-29-18

A good mystery unfolds in your mind like a movie. This story unfolds like a one hour TV show. It’s pretty predictable though the descriptions of characters and places are well done. Have the British Library folks already reissued all the really good ones???

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No wonder Dorothy Sayers didn't like it--

Revisado: 05-14-16

But you will. Sayers reference is from the intro. Mystery is definitely mysterious! So read away!

Actually liked this a lot! A real period piece.

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The book with 5000 names and 10000 dates

Revisado: 09-02-15

The occasional anecdote makes this book acceptable, but because Norwich writes about every Pope it becomes hard to follow. So many names, so many dates, it gets a bit confusing. The book gives a good sense of the swing between traditionalism and reform within the church that has gone on for centuries. And also makes you wonder if there is any connection between God and the Catholic Church except for the occasional moment in history.

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Good not great

Revisado: 08-22-15

A well told story but with a few odd twists to the plot that NO detective, even Peter Diamond, would pull. Like failing to acknowledge a former relationship with one of the characters under investigation. Interesting story, it did not feel like it was written to be a major motion picture, a liability among modern crime writers. Believable?? No but a good summer read.

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Their editor should have stopped them

Revisado: 07-28-15

An odd jumble. Not as fascinating as the other books, and not well thought out ideas.

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