dr_rachelmcshane's reviews
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This book is incredible, and one of my favorite Christie books I have read so far. It was the Christie book that got me hooked. Now I'm an Agatha Christie freak! ;) It's a great mystery. The plot will leaving you guessing the entire time, and in the end, you'll probably sit there with your mouth wide open in shock for awhile, and when you finally come to, your first words will be, "I NEVER SAW THAT COMING!" In a nutshell, the book is an absolute masterpiece.

This book was very good-a great sequel to The Priest's Graveyard. Without spoiling anything, I can say that although the plot is a little predictable, Dekker throws so many curveballs at you that you question yourself, and when you reach the end of the book, you're left saying, "Wow...I was right all along...but I never would have guessed THAT!" As a huge Dekker fan, I can say it isn't my favorite Dekker book, but it was still a fun book to read.

When I first watched "The Phantom of the Opera" musical, I knew I was "past the point of no return" (pun intended). I fell in love with the story of Christine and her complicated relationship with her Angel of Music/Phantom of the Opera. I knew I had to read the book.
That said, a word of warning to everyone who choses to do it in the same order as I did: dismiss everything you know. Forget about the entire plot you saw in the musical, and read the book as if you know nothing. Don't expect anything. Don't compare the musical to the book. You'll get lost and confused.
While I have an extreme love for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, he does stray from the plot quite a bit. In the beginning, as I read, I tried to think about the movie and figure out what was going to happen next. I only succeeded in confusing myself. The plot in the musical is in a different order than the book, and, as "movie versions" usually do, it changes and/or leaves out many of the details. That said, take my advice-forget the musical, and read the book with a completely open mind, forgetting everything you think you know.
The novel is an incredible piece of literature though, and I would absolutely suggest that all fans of the Phantom read the book. It opens your eyes to the way Erik thinks and feels. You think of him as a monster, but cannot help but pity him. Your heart will break with his as you see his love for Christine, but realize it can never be. You see through the eyes of Christine, who cannot see that her Angel of Music is not what he seems until it is too late. Raoul shows am example of true love with his everlasting feelings and forgiveness towards Christine, and his willingness to do anything for her. The book will make you smile over innocent romance, gasp over magical and mysterious events, and cry over broken hearts. Gaston Leroux has written a real piece of art that was a true pleasure to read.

Agatha Christie has done it again! She gave a mystery that had me guessing from beginning to end, and just when I thought I had figured it out, she threw a curve ball at me and showed me that I was ALMOST right, but still wrong. :) Mrs. Marple has always been my favorite Agatha Christie detective, and she didn't let me down in this book either. If you're looking for a good mystery to read and a real "page turner", Agatha Christie is the author to read. The only word I can think of to describe "The Body In The Library" is this: MASTERPIECE....but then again, that's what I use to describe ALL of the Queen of Crime's stories.

Being my first "real" western to read, it took me awhile to get into it. But once I did, it had me "hook, line, and sinker". I will definitely be reading another soon.

This book really had me confused at first. I had read other Charles Martin books, and loved them. But about fifteen chapters into this one, I wondered if this was the same Charles Martin I knew and loved. I couldn't figure out where he was going with his mysterious main character, or why almost half way into the book I felt like I still didn't know anything about him. But suddenly, everything fell into place. It all made sense, and from that point on, I was an emotional wreck. Charles Martin has written a beautiful story about a little girl with a physical heart that needs replacing, and a grown man with a spiritual heart that needs healing as well. Through love, he brings the two into one, and leaves you with an incredible story of love, forgiveness, peace, and healing that will take your breath away.

This book is one of the best pieces of literature I have ever read. The style of writing, the story, the setting, the characters, the life-lessons and morals it teaches: this books is beautiful. I have read it and re-read it a few times. It is a timeless classic that everyone should read at least once in their life.

I've read this book three times. It's one of my favorite classics ever. The way F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the story to reflect the 20's and society in that time is just incredible. This book is much more than just a love story. It's a painting of a culture when people cared all about parties and fun and none about people and who they hurt. And of the two men who tried their hardest to embrace that culture, but got lost in the shallowness of it all. It's one of my favorite books of all time, and a classic that everyone should read at least once in their life.

This is probably my favorite book of all time. I have read it and re-read it and re-read so many times. Every time I read it, it touches my heart. It is a beautiful portrayal not only of Hosea and his wife, but also of God's love towards people. I love it and would suggest it to EVERYONE.