by Kate Atkinson
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Case one: A little girl goes missing in the night.
Case two: A beautiful young office worker falls victim to a maniac's apparently random attack.
Case three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making - with a very needy baby and a very demanding husband - until a fit of rage creates a grisly, bloody escape.
Thirty years after the first incident, as private investigator Jackson Brodie begins investigating all three cases, startling connections and discoveries emerge . . .
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Worth the work, 2008-10-12
Nothing about this book is what I would have expected, and the rhythm and pattern of writing is different and a little confusing at first. The work is deliberate, however, and not the result of sloppy craftsmanship.
Most confusing about the book is the fact that it doesn't fit a genre. It's in its own category, although a previous reviewer is correct: it is best to think about it as a character study built around three private detective case histories.
I gave the book three stars out of personal taste, not reflection on the author's skill. My sense is that we can expect great things from Kate Atkinson; she offers a truly original approach. Often a revolutionary author is not appreciated at first. If Ms. Atkinson lives up to the promise reflected in this book, she could be seen as the forerunner of a whole new genre of writing.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Would not waste a penny on this one, 2008-10-12
This is not worth the paper it is printed on. What a waste of money and time!!
NEXT!!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 A read-again book, 2008-09-26
I am a huge reader. When I was a child I would close a good book and immediately start it again. I haven't done this for 30 years until this book.
The first time through, I read it for the pure joy of good storytelling. I went straight back to the beginning to see how she did it! It is that good.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
prozac should be included with this book, 2008-07-14
it is tedious and depressing. there is not one normal person described and all the families are dysfunctional and unhappy. save your money. this book serves only for kindling the fireplace!
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 Starts out promising, but..., 2008-07-14
I, too, was drawn to this book because of the lavish praise on the cover. The crimes are interesting, as is Jackson's life. But, the rest of the characters are unlikeable and awkward. The author uses a lot more crude language and sexual reference than is necessary. The lesbian scene at the end was just gross and I really wish I could retract it from my memory.
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