Rating: 
Summary: The absolute best in the series...
Review: This is the only book in this series I absolutely could not put down. Somewhat darker than the rest of the series, and much more deep. And no McQuaid, which is a certain plus, in my opinion :-)
Rating: 
Summary: A great portrayal of Huntington's Disease
Review: Whenever I hear about a book with Huntington's Disease in the plot I
make it a point to read it. As the author of two non-fiction books
dealing with this devastating disease, Faces of Huntington's and
Portraits of Huntington's, I'm always interested in seeing how other
writers discuss the symptoms and people dealing with HD.I had never read anything by Susan Wittig Albert but you can be sure that
after Bloodroot I will be reading more. I loved the characters, the
mystery, the descriptions and just about everything about the book. I
was prepared to get out the red pencil and critique the sections dealing
with the disease. Happily, I never took off the cap! Susan's research
certainly paid off. Her portrayal of the symptoms, both mental and
physical, was dead on. And China's questions and emotions once she
realized she was at-risk for the disease mirrored the reactions of many
of my friends when they learned the news. I loved Susan's description and I felt like I was on that plantation.
The air of mystery permeated and I stayed up far too late turning pages
to get to the next logical place to stop. I did guess the mystery sooner than I woudl have liked, ... Thank you, Susan, for your sensitivity and willingness to add the little
details that made these people alive. A wonderful read.
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