The Horse Whisperer

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Summary: A really excellent story!
Review: I picked up this book because the premise seemed so interesting. The book was very involving and very interesting. The love story was done really well. I can't remember another book I've read like this one. I'm more of a horror fan, but I think anyone who likes stories would really love this one. Ending is predictable, but the movie surprised me. The movie was good, but like always, the book was better.

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Summary: Predictable!
Review: I guessed the entire plot and ending within the first 50 pages. It's OK if you are sitting through a 2-hour movie, but unforgiveable when you are trying to get through a 450-page novel. There were no surprises, and the characters were shallow stereotypes. Yuck.

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Summary: an all-nighter
Review: Very intriquing, well-written book. Never able to put it down for long. Only negative was the ending ... could have been written in another direction.

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Summary: Good old fashion reading!
Review: Finally, a book with a story that is not 'R' or 'X' rated. This story is one that I found I could not put down, yet didn't want to end. Is is extremly refreshing to know that an author has the ability to tell a tale with so much passion and emotion yet it is done with such extreme sensitivity I wanted to write a thank you note when I was finished. This story is one a heartily recommend to anyone with a passion for life, and a love of animals. Although this is not a deep, heavy duty story, it is a novel that will sweep you off your feet.

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Summary: thrilling
Review: i enjoyed the whole book and couldnt put it down at all. i am seeing the movie and cant wait to compare

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Summary: Amazing! Couldn't put it down! Thanks Nicholas!
Review: The characters were brought to life so well. Excellent plot. Read it in less than a week! A must read!

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Summary: Degenerates from a promising start to a cheap ending
Review: The premise of this book is so fascinating that it is hard not to be swept up into it immediately. The glimpses into the sometimes brutal world of horse training and the kinder gentler alternatives are so interesting that it is too bad the author felt the need to introduce a tawdry and altogether unlikely romance into the mix. The idea that a woman who is so wrapped up with her daughter's needs would betray her for an idealized new-age Marlboro man is so beyond belief that it cheapens the rest of the author's work. Although the author tries to present the perfect hero, he merely betrays his own dearly held stereotypes of women and what (he thinks) they want out of life.

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Summary: Great book until the last 100 pages, then trash.
Review: This book starts off very strong, with an interesting story, engaging characters and lots of tension. Unfortunately, about 3/4 of the way through, the tone of the book changes. The characters act out of character, makes dopey choices, and the book turns into a confusing, unsatisfying read. Felt like the author lost control of the story and took the cheap way out.

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Summary: I cried inspite of myself!
Review: The ending was so corny and predictable and I'd read enough comments to know what was coming, but I cried anyway. Yes, this book is Bridges of Madison County with horses, etc., but it still touched me. I wouldn't tout it as "the best book ever" or anything that rash, but it was OK and it made me feel something, which is more than one can say about a lot of books these days.

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Summary: The hype was a roar....the read was a whisper.....
Review: This book was recommended to me by a younger friend who really loved it. I was disappointed in the lengthy drawn-out narratives of the scenery. The character of the husband was nothing but a stereotype, only part of the story because without him there would be no sexual tension and thus no real story. I thought the book was boring and predictable except for the ending......that earned the two star rating.....if it weren't for the surprise ending it would be just another Bridges of Madison County. I liken the plot to a Harlequin Romance ....it's all circumstantial and a lot of mush. I'm not above the romance for romance's sake when I'm in the mood for a light read, but Evans spent too much time setting up the story before anything really happened. To his credit, I hear the book is much better than the movie.