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By: AUCK 314
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2025-06-25 13:37:01 |
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This was an interesting book, though quite unsettling, and several of us had intense dislike for the characters. It was a disturbing conclusion, which left us discussing "what would happen next". |
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By: MARLB 001
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2025-05-15 09:57:40 |
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A very strange story. We enjoyed it, but he was very selfish. |
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By: AUCK 422
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2024-09-07 09:29:11 |
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We had a great discussion as our opinions on this book varied so much. We liked the 'eye of God' writing style and the character portrayal, but most found the storyline slow, even tedious. |
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By: CHCH 268
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2023-01-12 10:03:53 |
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Most of the group weren't gripped by the read. The first half of the book seemed too formulaic with the way the couple met each time. However, we were all surprised by the conclusion - this was the most unpredictable part of the book. We were all keen to know what would now happen with Sarah and Robert's relationship. |
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By: CHCH 058
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2023-01-12 09:58:58 |
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Most of our group found this book overlong and felt it would have worked better as a short story. We did not find it easy to empathise with the characters but enjoyed passages. It was a straightforward read but some found it boring. |
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By: HURUN 001
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2023-01-12 09:37:23 |
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Good discussion, with varying opinions. Some who have previously enjoyed the author's work were disappointed with the lack of depth. Overall a good and easy read. |
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By: CHCH 479
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2023-01-12 09:31:04 |
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Perhaps Marshall should stick to short stories. Lost its impetus with a disappointing ending. |
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By: KAIK 001
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2019-12-12 13:53:41 |
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We were 50/50 on this book, but it did generate some lively discussion on how we liked or didn't like the 3 characters. |
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By: CART 003
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2019-03-20 14:01:32 |
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Some people enjoyed it, others didn't. It was well-written, but the topic not very edifying, unusual or with an unexpected end. Some thought it offered interesting insights into the mind and personality of a mentally unbalanced man. |
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By: HAMIL 029
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2019-03-20 13:58:31 |
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A mixed reaction to this book. While we all recognised great writing, some members did not enjoy the story. |
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By: WELL 046
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2018-08-17 14:29:11 |
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We mostly quite enjoyed the book, but some felt the characters lacked depth and the writing was a little flat. We felt it might have worked better as a longish short story. |
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By: WELL 100.
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2018-08-17 14:25:32 |
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Very good discussion. We were tempted to write a different ending however. |
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By: HINDS 001
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2018-08-17 14:24:43 |
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Several new members of the group were unfamiliar with Owen Marshall's writing, so an interesting introduction to this author. Novel versus short stories was discussed. Those familiar with Owen's work prefer short stories, but this novel was a distinctly new experience. |
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By: GERAL 002
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2018-08-17 14:21:57 |
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We didn't all enjoy this book. It is well written, with some lovely descriptive passages but we found it a bit unemotional and detached at times. That said, the ensuing discussion was one of the best we have ever had(!) so, in the end, well worth the read. This is one of the aims of book clubs anyway. |
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By: MILT 002
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2018-08-17 14:19:20 |
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There were quite diverse opinions of the book - generally not as well written as his other novels or short stories. Characterisation ok, but that of Sarah probably the closest to real life. We felt that it was a 'Romeo and Juliet' story with different participants. |
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