Comments on: In The Woods – Book Review

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:53:06 +0000

Laura: I agree – the past mystery was the one I wanted solved. Sounds like you enjoyed the book more than I did, but I will be the first to admit, I don’t like loose ends!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:20:08 +0000

I was more interested in what happened to the 3 children from years ago, than I was about who killed Katy Devlin. However, I totally loved this book. In the beginning, I trusted Rob, but by the end of the book, I was second guessing everything. Loved this book!!!

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:10 +0000

Marlene: I think many people share your view of the lack of a resolution for the mystery…I was annoyed by that as well. I was torn on my rating of the book – on the one hand I think French is a terrific writer…on the other hand, the ending made me frustrated!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:47:21 +0000

This book left me feeling angry and frustrated at the lack of a solution to the mystery. I would not recommend it to anyone, in fact I through the book away in disgust. I feel the author opted out st the end and spoiled what could have been, a good book

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:26:01 +0000

I’m really looking forward to The Likeness, Les – loved your review of it!

By: Les in NE

Les in NE — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:33:32 +0000

I didn’t mind the ending as much as others in my book group. However, you are going to love The Likeness!!!

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:02:55 +0000

Gavin: I agree about French’s writing – she is solid and her characters are definitely memorable. I have not read anything by Fred Vargas (yet)…will have to add her to my burgeoning wish list *laughs*

Tara: Good to hear about The Likeness – I am eager to read it.

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:03:36 +0000

I had a very similar response – I wanted a bit more closure. The Likeness is ever better, in my opinion!

By: Gavin

Gavin — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:44:46 +0000

Great review. I enjoyed this book. I think French is a solid writer, her characters are memorable and she took a risk with the ending. It was not clean and neat and left me “uncomfortable”! I found that a bit exciting. Have you read anything by Fred Vargas? I’d be interested in your response to her work.

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:50:53 +0000

Mari: *nods* It irritated me to have the two mysteries linked through the entire book, only to be left hanging in the end.

Carrie: Glad we agree!

Diane: Thanks – hope you’ll like it!

Suzi: I know a lot of readers who felt as you do – and I don’t always have to have the loose ends tied up. That said, in this case it bugged me!

Lynda: My husband is the exact same way!

Amy and Kathy: I’ll look forward to your reviews.