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Summary: Not as thrilling as I thought it would be
Review: An intern to a California State senator goes missing. It turns out the senator was having an affair with her. Sound familiar? This story seems to be loosely based on the Gary Condit and Chandra Levy story. The narration jumps around from one character to another, but once I got used to this style of writing, the story was easier to follow. I'm not normally a big fan of political thrillers, but Hill made this one interesting. The characters are complex and the dialog is especially well done. The story moves along at a good clip and there were frequent hooks to past secrets that kept me turning pages. There was a bit of graphic sex toward the end, which might not be for everyone. Even if the reader is not familiar with the Condit/Levy story, I think they will find this an interesting read.
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Summary: Spellbinding Narrative!
Review: Awesome read. This was a great book by a gifted writer. Hearn Hill weaves fact and fiction seamlessly and gives a dynamite payoff. I couldn't put it down.
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Summary: Wonderful mystery
Review: Fans of Bonnie Hearn Hill know her as the gifted author of Huelga House and Johnnie Ray and Miss Kilgallen, and already respect her talent. Even they are in for an exciting surprise when they crack the spine on Intern. This is a compelling page turner that will keep you riveted with a story that unfolds constantly with new twists. Just when you think you have it figured out, she throws you another curve. If you can't read this straight through, cover to cover, it will drive you nuts to set it down. Bommie Hearn Hill is a great story teller. And don't miss the passing plug for her Best Friend and Main Squeeze - way to go, Bonnie.Just don't get so caught up in the story that you miss the beauty of her writing. Bonnie Hearn Hill is a talented and skillful word artist. She deftly shifts points of view and tense as her characters develop and carry you along with their lives. As intriging as her story is, I found myself frequently stopping to reread passages from two pages previously because her writing is so good. What a great feeling to be caught up in a story and have to pure beauty of the writing sneak up and blow in your ear. Personally. I can't wait for the next novel from this engaging new voice.
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Summary: The Best Suspense Thriller I've Read in Years
Review: Fans of Bonnie Hearn Hill know her as the gifted author of Huelga House and Johnnie Ray and Miss Kilgallen, and already respect her talent. Even they are in for an exciting surprise when they crack the spine on Intern. This is a compelling page turner that will keep you riveted with a story that unfolds constantly with new twists. Just when you think you have it figured out, she throws you another curve. If you can't read this straight through, cover to cover, it will drive you nuts to set it down. Bommie Hearn Hill is a great story teller. And don't miss the passing plug for her Best Friend and Main Squeeze - way to go, Bonnie. Just don't get so caught up in the story that you miss the beauty of her writing. Bonnie Hearn Hill is a talented and skillful word artist. She deftly shifts points of view and tense as her characters develop and carry you along with their lives. As intriging as her story is, I found myself frequently stopping to reread passages from two pages previously because her writing is so good. What a great feeling to be caught up in a story and have to pure beauty of the writing sneak up and blow in your ear. Personally. I can't wait for the next novel from this engaging new voice.
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Summary: You will understand why bookstores can't keep it in stock
Review: For several weeks, I haunted Atlanta area bookstores, trying to find a copy of Intern. Repeatedly I heard, "We sold our last copy an hour ago." Once I read the book, I understood why the demand was so high. When I first heard the title, my assumption was that the story was about physicians in training. However, soon I realized that "intern" took on new meaning during a recent Presidential term. With that in mind, I was not surprised that the book was about a testosterone-driven political leader. Intern reminded me of Lord Acton's famous saying: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." This novel reflects today's headlines in many ways. Politicians, super athletes, actors, musicians, and others who merit the term "icon" forget their vulnerability. Having received special treatment for most of their lives, they have escaped consequences that ordinary citizens would face. However, as in the case of Intern's central figure Eric Barry, a day of reckoning comes. Immunity vanishes. Lies and intrigue do not work any longer. A noose tightens, and exit doors close. Possibly the book's strongest appeal lies in the realistic dialogue. Bonnie Hearn Hill has her characters speak to each other using genuine conversational style, quite unlike what we hear on soap operas or read in tabloids. Although this is the first Bonnie Hearn Hill book I have read, it won't be the last. I will read what is available now, and anticipate the two books she writes annually.
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Summary: Chilling!
Review: I could not stop reading this twisted story of power, lust, lies, and fatal denial. Bonnie Hearn Hill is a masterful writer who knows how to keep a story building to its shocking climax. She has taken suspense to a whole new level. INTERN examines the world of political power achieved at any cost, lack of personality responsibility by those who hold the power, and those who are drawn to it. A gutsy book. I will buy the next release from this author. Watch out world.
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Summary: A Must Read You Will Never Forget
Review: I couldn't put this riveting story down. Bonnie Hearn Hill has dug deep into the psyche of her characters and woven a tangled story of emotional excess, manipulation and betrayal. Murder mystery. Political thriller. So much more. INTERN paints a stark portrait of what can happen to any woman who dares to love a powerful man. And is testimony to the self-deceit of a man who loves power more than his own humanity.
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Summary: Not as thrilling as I thought it would be
Review: I saw this book while browsing in a bookstore and decided it would be "an edge of your seat" thriller. The beginning of the book was really good and it was hard to put down. Somewhere in the middle, I just lost interest in the story and my mind wandered as I read the pages. I have mixed feelings about recommending this book. If you have others that you are anxiously waiting to read, my suggestion would be read those first. Then when you have nothing else to read, read this one. It's not a suspense, thrill-ride book. One thing I will give the author is her ability to write in four perspectives to tell the story. I thought she did a great job of tailoring her writing styles to fit each narrator. At the beginning of each chapter, the author will let the reader know which character is speaking. At times, I didn't have to read that; I was just able to tell through her writing techniques.
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Summary: I stayed up way too late because I had to find out
Review: This book grabbed me from the first page and wouldn't let me stop until I found out what really happened to the "intern". In each chapter, Hill gives just enough information to reel you in a little tighter but always leaves you wanting more. This book shows both sides of this disturbing case - you feel the pain of the victim's family as well as the suspects family. The plot is very plausable - it is easy to see how one event led to the next but you never know what that next event will be. I've enjoyed Hill's nonfiction books, but her fiction is even better. I can't wait for her next book.
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Summary: Roller Coaster
Review: This book is a hard one to review. I loved reading the first 90% of it. The problem arose in that I was pretty sure about a third in that I knew who-done-it and was reading just because it was a very well crafted story with great character development. The problem was the end started feeling more and more rushed to me, and when I finally got there, felt it was a let-down for such a great build-up. Not a bad read, but I wouldn't rush out for it.
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