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Libri Di Luca (2007)

by Mikkel Birkegaard(Favorite Author)
3.38 of 5 Votes: 1
languge
English
publisher
PT Serambi Ilmu Semesta
review 1: I don't quite know what I expected from this book; but whatever it was, after finishing I felt my expectations hadn't quite been met. Birkegaard's book has an intriguing setting, but somehow it feels as though the book never quite reaches the level of greatness it perhaps could have potential for. The prose felt a bit clumsy to me, but as I read a translated work I can never judge if it's the author's or the translator's gawky language I detected. The plot, as good as it seems during the first few pages, falls a bit flat towards the end - don't get me wrong, the book has it's moments, but it never quite gets me as excited as I'd wish a literary thriller would. While I enjoyed some of the characters (mainly Katherina), some felt quite one-sided, which was a bit of a shame. ... moreOverall, if I ignore the plotholes and the other oddities, this book was a decent read; would love to read it in the original language if I just could, though.
review 2: The suspenseful storyline is absolutely compelling. From the beginning, I felt drawn towards the mystery described in each chapter.From time to time, I wished that the leading female character would be less whiny and felt more empowered, instead of focusing on the love that she felt towards Jon.Nonetheless, I recommend this book to those seeking for a [light] and entertaining read! less
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ambermariesteele
absolutely brilliant book full of intrigue and questions excellent page turner highly recommend
139386
Slow to start but ok once it got going. Good plot and idea
raf
Captivating story about the power of books and readers.
kylekd
Didn't finish, from library
jango
2,5
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