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Summary: Short sweet story
Review: This is a nice feelgood novel in a modern fantasy setting. It is part ghost story, part romance, and a little bit of cool magic stuff happening. The author's depiction of the nature of the magic makes for some interesting reading.The characters, while not phenomenal, are interesting enough to keep you interested while the plot advances at a rapid pace. The plot is a lot of fun, as it morphs from a seemingly simple "man finds out he has cool magic powers" to more of a mystery confrontation. Without spoiling the ending, it's sufficient to say that strange things are afoot that make it well worth reading to the end.
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Summary: A SUPERB STORY BY AN OUTSTANDING AUTHOR
Review: This is a thought provoking and entertaining story that I found very hard to put down.
I initially found her novel "THE SILENT STRENGTH OF STONES" in a book store and bought it as a possibly interesting story.
After being spellbound by this novel, I embarked on a mission to find "THE THREAD THAT BINDS TO BONE" to see if it could possibly be as good.
I was very elated to discover that this novel was as spectular as her second story.
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AUTHOR AND AM ANXIOUSLY AWAITING HER NEXT ADVENTURE.
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Summary: incredible imagination
Review: this is not hoffman's best written book, but that is a minor drawback, since her second best is still better than many other author's. if you think of the exposition being a form of writerly shorthand, so to speak, it isn't such an issue. the wonderful thing about this book is the world building. the families, their history, their talents are completely thought-out, made to seem completely real. behavior, actions, reactions, all ring true to life. just fyi, in case any of the previous reviewers review, and for new readers, there is a semi-sequel, _the silent strength of stones_. now, if hoffman would only write a THIRD installment (and forth, fifth, etc.).
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Summary: incredible imagination
Review: this is not hoffman's best written book, but that is a minor drawback, since her second best is still better than many other author's. if you think of the exposition being a form of writerly shorthand, so to speak, it isn't such an issue. the wonderful thing about this book is the world building. the families, their history, their talents are completely thought-out, made to seem completely real. behavior, actions, reactions, all ring true to life. just fyi, in case any of the previous reviewers review, and for new readers, there is a semi-sequel, _the silent strength of stones_. now, if hoffman would only write a THIRD installment (and forth, fifth, etc.).
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Summary: A story that involves the reader's mind and heart
Review: This story encourages the reader to explore the concept of "witchery" that stems from the powers of the mind. A society of people who are just a little bit different from the rest of us -- The characters are vividly presented. I have loaned this book out -- but always with the understanding that It is returned to me.... I am looking forward to reading more by Nina Hoffman
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