Canyons

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Summary: One of the worst books I've ever read
Review: There were so many things wrong with this book I find it difficult to even begin to list them. A previous reviewer complained that there wasn't enough character development. I'm not entirely sure I agree with that. I thought the characters were clear and unique, but they simply weren't likable. I kept waiting for that scene or the description that showed me why I should care about Cat or Lucius and it never came. I thought Cat was weak and stupid, and Lucius was insensitive and uncaring. Why should I care enough to read to the next page about these characters? (I foolishly kept reading assuming that eventually the characters would begin to grow or change and that seeing the transition in the characters would be interesting. Unfortunately, this never happened.) I also found a lot of inconsistencies in the writing. With fantasy and horror you have to suspend a certain amount of disbelief, but some logic must apply. One example of this was the absolute dismissal of any knowledge of forensic science. Another was during a murder scene, the werewolf tore the throat out of a victim but somehow the victim was able to live for several minutes afterwards. This allowed the author to increase the horror of the scene, but it just struck me as one of the many things in the book that was unrealistic. But I have to say what bothered me most was the gross out factor. Another reviewer mentioned the incest, which I agree was unpleasant, especially since it describes the hero/main character. And although there was a lot of blood and gore in this book, those were not the scenes that were most disturbing. What bothered me most were the descriptions of sexual assault against children that occurs at the end of the book. How I long for the day when all memory of this story is erased. Be sure that I will not buy another book by this author, and I recommend that other readers not waste their money or their time.

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Summary: canyons
Review: This is not your ordinary werewolf book. Using the tabloid papers as focal point for the heroine, the author presents a number of twists and turns that are quite believable. Her characters are well-developed, especially Cat Moselle. Though I found parts of the book a little too graphic for my taste, overall it delivered a satisfying read. From the ending I assume there will be more books about Cat to come.

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Summary: Save your money--listen to a political speech instead.
Review: This is the first time I have been so intensely disapointed by a book. There wasn't any plot---plenty of cannabolism and "sex"--I think that is what they were trying show. In my opinion this book is a complete waste.