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4 out of 5 stars
By
R. Wilson
on
12-07-06
Good and disturbing
The story caught me quite thoroughly. The narrator is exceptionally good, especially in her ability to create voices that are readily distinguishable for all of the characters. The story itself carries a foreboding or threatening undertone that made listening a little uncomfortable even though I didn't want to stop. Eventually the threatened badness bears fruit. It's kind of like a classic tragedy complete with a tragic hero but also with a mostly happy ending.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
MARCIA
on
11-10-09
Another beautifully written book
Anne Rivers Siddons writes beautifully and she is an intelligent writer. This coming-of-age story put me on an old southern plantation and I cared about the main character, the disturbed debutante who comes to stay and the beautiful dog Elvis. Siddons writes for women who understand and identify with the characters. If you've enjoyed other Siddons books, I think you'll enjoy this, in spite of its dark undertone.
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