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Title:
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Border Crossing |
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Authors:
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Barker, Pat |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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281 |
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Year:
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2001 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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While trying to cope with marital difficulties, child psychologist, Tom Seymour, is dramatically confronted with a patient from the past: Danny Miller, convicted of murder at age ten. Barker sets up a tantalising series of questions, as personal and professional boundaries become blurred. Atmospheric thriller set in urban Newcastle.
Comments from Groups:Very interesting subject matter which afforded much lively discussion. In Danny, Pat Barker created a complex character that left us wondering how the rest of his life would develop. Motueka 001Mixed opinions on the book. Enjoyed the build up of tension but all felt the ending fell a little flat. Paihia 003Animated discussion arising from a good set of questions. Everyone found this a good read - well written and thought provoking. Wellington 123Everyone enjoyed the book - found it an easy read. Good discussion about evil /good. Well written. Ashburton 013No one enjoyed this book. A gripping piece of writing but one wonders at the authors motiviation. A curious but morbid book. Christchurch 257
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Categories:
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Fiction, Mystery, Psychology, England, Blind Low Vision library |
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Reviews
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By: CHCH 299
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2021-11-08 11:13:58 |
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One of the few books that everyone in the group enjoyed. A compelling story, was the comment most often made. Barker is a superb writer, and as one member pointed out, unlike many writers, every word she uses is essential. One member felt the relationship between the psychologist and young man bordered on unprofessional but forgave the writer because the story was so enjoyable. It also generated a good discussion on children who commit crimes. |
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By: OAMAR 005
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2020-03-31 12:31:55 |
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A great book which prompted good discussion of personality, motivation and manipulation, good vs. evil, are we made or born, and how much of our behaviour can be changed. |
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By: CHCH 277
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2020-03-31 12:29:24 |
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Most considered this a clever, well-written and thought-provoking book. Some members are interested in reading more by this author. |
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By: NEWP 003
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2020-03-31 12:27:23 |
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The group really liked the questions and good discussion flowed. Generally, there was a feeling that the ending was unsatisfactory. The story unfolded well and tension built effectively, but was then lost in ordinariness at the end. |
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By: AUCK 335
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2020-03-31 12:24:09 |
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Although our reactions to the book were initially quite mixed, we had a very rich discussion which proved to us the value of reading the same book and listening to each other's reactions and thoughts. Those who connected with it immediately were the ones involved in the caring professions. But the issues of boundaries at all levels were explored widely. It was very thought provoking, and the questions were also very helpful. |
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By: NAP 024
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2020-03-31 12:19:55 |
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We enjoyed the writing, but felt very unsettled by young Danny. |
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By: MAST 003
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2020-03-31 12:18:44 |
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We couldn't get a unanimous decision ( 3.5-4) but all enjoyed it, and found it thought provoking. Can people change |
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By: NEWP 016
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2020-03-31 12:15:58 |
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An easy read, but we were hoping for more depth in both the storyline and characters. Most of us felt let down with the story as a whole - it had potential but didn't reach it. |
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By: CHCH 393
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2020-03-31 12:14:09 |
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An intriguing story which drew you in. Created great discussion. |
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By: NEWP 009
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2020-03-31 12:13:18 |
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We had an interesting discussion in view of Christchurch's experience on 15/3, on disturbed people. |
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By: PICT 005
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2020-03-31 12:11:26 |
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Not comfortable or enjoyable, but it was absorbing and engrossing. |
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By: DUNED 029
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2020-03-23 11:17:16 |
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Excellent writing. A disturbing novel. Well constructed with complex issues. |
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