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The Tenth Circle
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3.7 stars
What I was hoping for was a very entertaining book. Something that would hold my interest...and also, something that was light enough to read on the bus to work. This book delivered that, and a bit more. I've always been a fan of comic books. And I enjoyed the comic book art immensely.
The book wasn't without its problems. The characters weren't very sympathetic. Of all the characters, I related most to Daniel (perhaps because we share the same name), the comic book artist with the tragic past. In fact, I liked his character so much that I wish the book had focused more on him. I especially wished they had spent more time in Alaska. All the scenes in Alaska were great. Trixie and Daniel's wife come off as the least sympathetic. From the start, their choices are dubious. You can still relate to them, but it's hard to cheer for them whole-heartedly. I'm not sure if that's what the author wanted or not. Jason's predicament is even worse...and the detective of the novel is an especially under-developed character.
The book borders on melodrama in many moments. I think this is just the drawback to a book targeted at young women readers. There is nothing wrong with this, I think, if it is handled tastefully. The "Moonstone" -- which is still one of my favorite books -- is written in a Victorian style and still mesmerizes me! DH Lawrence has pulled it off from time to time (but too much of Lawrence gives me headaches). Still, I think that in this book, less internal dialogue and more scene building would have made a vast improvement in the book.
After reading this book, I'm excited to read some of Picoult's more acclaimed books!
What I was hoping for was a very entertaining book. Something that would hold my interest...and also, something that was light enough to read on the bus to work. This book delivered that, and a bit more. I've always been a fan of comic books. And I enjoyed the comic book art immensely.
The book wasn't without its problems. The characters weren't very sympathetic. Of all the characters, I related most to Daniel (perhaps because we share the same name), the comic book artist with the tragic past. In fact, I liked his character so much that I wish the book had focused more on him. I especially wished they had spent more time in Alaska. All the scenes in Alaska were great. Trixie and Daniel's wife come off as the least sympathetic. From the start, their choices are dubious. You can still relate to them, but it's hard to cheer for them whole-heartedly. I'm not sure if that's what the author wanted or not. Jason's predicament is even worse...and the detective of the novel is an especially under-developed character.
The book borders on melodrama in many moments. I think this is just the drawback to a book targeted at young women readers. There is nothing wrong with this, I think, if it is handled tastefully. The "Moonstone" -- which is still one of my favorite books -- is written in a Victorian style and still mesmerizes me! DH Lawrence has pulled it off from time to time (but too much of Lawrence gives me headaches). Still, I think that in this book, less internal dialogue and more scene building would have made a vast improvement in the book.
After reading this book, I'm excited to read some of Picoult's more acclaimed books!
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July 7, 2018
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July 7, 2018
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