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Available
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Publication
Helsinki : WSOY, 2004.
Description
A single, middle-aged woman's peaceful Florida beachfront life is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious younger woman in her neighborhood.
User reviews
LibraryThing member BogartFan
In desperation for something to read, I picked up this "chick mystery" from my lady's shelf. Wasn't too bad, actually. (SPOILER) Some well worn cliches aside, I found it really interesting how the protagonist and antagonist very gradually shifted roles...the sane voice of reason melding into the
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insane ravings of a crackpot, while the young woman, at first a little "off" and cloying, becomes the victim. Show Less
LibraryThing member coopermom71
A single RN leves alone and rents out the cottage behind her house when a young,single woman rens the cottage and things change. Enjoyable plot, characters were unusual.
LibraryThing member Fionen
Only a few of the characters are likable and there are a lot of sexual references. Some of them are just bizarre like the one about crevices and the ocean. Also, the author threw in page after page of pointless conversations between characters. Possibly to make the book longer. It's a disaster.
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one positive thing I have to say is that it's a very fast read. At least I didn't waste more than a couple days on this garbage. Show Less
LibraryThing member brillow51
The plot is interesting, but grows unorganized and out of control at the end. The dream imagery I can do without. Not sure why the protagonist's dreams are important, but they seem to be in most of Fielding's books. In one specific part of the story, the protagonist has a flashback, but it's so
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poorly constructed you're not sure if its the present or the past they are talking about. The story is imaginative and entertaining, but poorly put together in parts. Show Less
LibraryThing member Marlene-NL
Wow. What a great ending. Did not expect that at all. Didn't see that one coming. Must go to the library to see if they have more Joy Fielding's books. I loved her fictional books too. Grand Avenue comes to mind.
LibraryThing member latorreliliana
Middle age woman rents home to young girls. Appears to be a sweet caring nurse, but looks are deceiving. Creepy ending Characters unlikeable.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
354 p.; 20.2 cm
ISBN
9510294780 / 9789510294789