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Summary: Too light even for the beach
Review: I had high expectations when I began this book because of all the favourable reviews. Although the plot was reasonably good and original, you don't care about Emma Roth or what happens to her, because she is such a superficial yuppie! Of course, her husband is the one who is the scientist(in a faddy field, chaos theory) because little ol' magnolia blossom wifey couldn't possibly be up to it, right? I mean, we are only in the 90's and that's not the 1890's either! The other beef I have is the author going into so much technical detail about soccer playing - give it a rest! The average reader is not that stupid! A book in the same genre which I read many, many years ago which was far superior was "Castle Ugly."
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Summary: Loved it
Review: I have never heard of Barbara Rogan before, but as I often do, I judged a book by its cover and snagged this one off the shelf. I thought it was wonderful.The family Rogan has created is enchanting, and its character's emotions are as real as they come. Jealousy, anger, mistrust; So real and alive in all of us, we can not help but to bond with Rogan's creations. Rogan has mixed together a little horror, a lot of suspense, and quiet a bit of love to make this novel come alive. If this is a preview of her other works, I'll be sure to pick them up.
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Summary: Loved it
Review: I have never heard of Barbara Rogan before, but as I often do, I judged a book by its cover and snagged this one off the shelf. I thought it was wonderful. The family Rogan has created is enchanting, and its character's emotions are as real as they come. Jealousy, anger, mistrust; So real and alive in all of us, we can not help but to bond with Rogan's creations. Rogan has mixed together a little horror, a lot of suspense, and quiet a bit of love to make this novel come alive. If this is a preview of her other works, I'll be sure to pick them up.
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Summary: Terrific Ghost Story
Review: I have to agree with the reviewer who said she couldn't put this book down! I, too, was up until the wee hours of the morning to see how this one ended. As a writer myself, I was completely drawn in to Emma's world and enjoyed the description of her writing routines. When they are disturbed, it makes the situation very personal, for how can anyone know that much about how one person goes about creating a world? I loved this book. Barbara Michaels is one of my favorites, and I've been looking for another supernatural/haunted house/gothic author I can read. Kudos to Ms. Rogan.
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Summary: Didn't put it down except to pay for pizza
Review: I love books that are just the right amount of eerie (can't do real scary stuff). This one was great. I said I would read a chapter while waiting for the pizza guy-- a few hours later I'd finished it.The novel is tightly plotted-- with some deliberate loose ends left, but all essential questions satisfied.
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Summary: Cliched and predictable
Review: I love mysteries and ghost stories. But genre fiction doesn't have to mean poor quality. This book is one of the silliest compendiums of cliched characters, predictable plot, and derivations from B movies that I've ever read. I had the flu and needed light reading, and I'll grant that this is a mindless page turner, so the book has its uses, I guess. If your mind's fully functioning, though, read Minette Walters or Thomas Cook for spooky psychological thrillers, Edith Wharton or M.R. James for ghosts--not this nonsense.
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Summary: Great story and wonderful writing!
Review: I read some of the negative reviews here and found myself wondering if they read the same book I did. I could not put the book down. When I finished, I looked up and was surprised to find that it was 2 in the morning. I loved the characters, especially Ida Green and Mrs. Hysop with her purple pencil. I did figure out who the villain was pretty early in the book, but Ms. Rogan kept throwing me off track. I kept thinking, "well, maybe not." I don't think the ending was predictable at all. The very end leaves you still thinking something might happen. It wasn't wrapped up in a neat little package, which I appreciate. The book I read before this was written by someone who could not write her way out of a paper bag. How nice and refreshing it was to open up Ms. Rogan's book. She is a fabulous storyteller and a tremendous writer.
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Summary: GREAT WRITER!
Review: I really loved this book and was sad to see it end. I am defininely going to buy other books from this writer. The book kept you guessing until the last minute who the culprit was. Every time you think you have it figured out, there was someone else thrown into the mix. Very unpredictable and thought provoking. Very likable characters helped to shape this story. You won't regret buying this one!! Debi
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Summary: All I can say is wow!
Review: If you like books that keep you up all night, SUSPICION should be your next read. It grabs you right from the start and before you know it, reality spirals down into the book in your hands. Rogan's got a way with storytelling that doesn't allow you to sit back and witness. She's got you right in that house, breathing the unbelievable, feeling eerie, heart-stopping terror right along with her characters. And it's these characters who are so disturbing. No purple-turbaned exotics or flaky New Agers, just plain folks doing everyday things. It's all so believable. When things shift and stuff starts happening, the impact explodes all around you. Buy the book. Wow, is it ever one heck of a good time!
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Summary: I Couldn't Put It Down
Review: It's not easy to find good thrillers, but Rogan's "Suspicion" has it all -- edge-of-your-seat tension, memorable characters, fascinating setting. Warning: Don't start reading late at night, because you're not going to be able to put this book down!
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