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Summary: EXCELLENT!, of course/ Deaver you done it again
Review: This book was great! I have read "The Bone Collector" and "The Coffin Dacer" also, they are equaly as good. The characters in this book are great! I am now searching for another Deaver book. These books are the greatest, he has very astonishing plot twists and ending. I hope to see more Rhyme/Sachs books. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers with unpredictable plot twists and excellent characters. The only thing that I disliked about this book was the fact that it had to end.
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Summary: Great reading
Review: Having read the Bone Collector and Praying for Sleep I was eager to acquire more of this author's books and when I read A Maiden's Grave I was not disappointed. There were times that I couldn't put the book down and then there were times when I had to put it down to retain my sanity as it scared me to death. This book is so real that you feel that you are there - the politics and "game playing" by people in power was right on the mark. What a great book from a great author (so far). I am looking forward to reading The Lesson of Her Death and The Devil's Teardrop and anything else that this author has to offer.
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Summary: Absorbing and heart wrenching
Review: While there have been many novels written using a bus load of kidnapped children as their central story line - A Maiden's Grave certainly leads the pack and stands out as a gut wrenching thriller.This is an interesting take on hostage negotiations and Deaver really makes it work - you can feel what it is like to be one of the hostages and you can feel the pressure place on the negotiator - it is so wonderfully well written that the plot seems as if it is so new. You can feel the terror and bravery of the characters. I hope that Mr. Deaver writes more like this one. All of his books are wonderful so if you liked this one read them all!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: In just a few words: You are not a serious reader until you read this book. 419 pages, I put them down in three days.
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Summary: Not Deaver's best, but a great read.
Review: This being my first Deaver novel, I was impressed. Then I readThe Bone Collector which made me a little more disappointed knowingnow what Deaver is capable of. However, A Maiden's Grave is a entertaining novel that should delight all readers.
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Summary: Not the Deaver I know and Love
Review: Having read Bone Collector and Coffin Dancer before I read this one...I expected more. I am happy that this was not my first Deaver novel, I may not have read anymore of his works!! The story was weak and slow.
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Summary: Finished the last 200 pages in one night
Review: I was up till 3am last night finishing this story. Very suspenseful, but a little predictable. I am curious about his other books that dont' involve Lincoln Rhyme. Can they hold my interest the same way that The Bone Collector did?
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Summary: It has got what it takes
Review: This is an outstanding thriller, very well crafted and with many twists, turns, and lot of surprises. The reader is going to get a lot of fun and will not be able to put the book down. Melanie and Handy characters are credible and great
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Summary: Absorbing and heart wrenching
Review: While there have been many novels written using a bus load of kidnapped children as their scentral story line - A Maiden's Grave certainly leads the pack and stands out as a gut wrenching thriller. You can feel the terror and bravery of the characters. I hope the Mr. Deaver writes more like this one. All o fhis books are wonderful so if you liked this one read them all!
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Summary: Incredible! You're nuts, if you don't love it!
Review: As with all of Deaver's books, I was at the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I felt it was realistic and believable. I don't understand how many other readers felt otherwise. As a rebuttal to some of the other reviews, I'd like to address a couple of points. The use of the word "STOAT" was only used by one character, a deaf teacher, and her young charges simply followed her lead. I am sure a deaf person could sign the word 'stoat.' I don't feel that the use of the word should detract from an otherwise pleasant read. As far as the other reader saying that all the hostages did was cry was also incorrect. There were strong sympathetic hostages (Susan, Kielle, and Shannon), and the others were simply young and scared. To think that they shouldn't be scared under the circumstances, is like asking for fantasy instead of reality. I'd recommend this book to anyone, and let them judge for themselves regarding the above. Jeffery Deaver has never come close to disappointing me, and I'll read anything he writes!
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