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Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
Author: P. D. James
ISBN: 138449
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gsisk avatar reviewed Innocent Blood on + 188 more book reviews
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Philippa was adopted when she was 8 years old and, due to a trauma, does not remember anything about her biological parents. As soon as she turns 18, she requests this information, and learns that her mother is a convicted killer and due to be released in a few weeks' time. She decides she wants to spend some time with her mother to find out more about herself, and rents an apartment for them to live together for a while. Things get interesting when we learn that the father of the murder victim has been waiting patiently for Philippa's mother's release, because he wants to avenge his daughter's death.

I love the way P.D. James ratches up the tension almost imperceptibly; and even though the main characters are almost all loathsome (great characterizations!) I had to finish this book in one weekend. This one is not the typical who-done-it. As usual, James does not "talk down" to the reader, but in addition to a great story, gives him something to think about. Great book!
Dazzle avatar reviewed Innocent Blood on + 8 more book reviews
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An interesting & a bit different kind of book about an adopted young headstrong woman who seeks her birth parents & finds quite a bit more than she expected. I can't say I really liked the book, but it was an interesting & different read.
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An absorbing chilling story, told so well, as only P.D. James could do it.
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P.D.James at her best.
romeo avatar reviewed Innocent Blood on + 334 more book reviews
it's an old book but it was pretty good
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You can't beat PD James for psychological analysis. This one's about the reunion of a young woman and her biological mother.
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A rather hard-hitting psychological drama about several unusual characters in unusual situations. The twists near the end convey brutal and unexpected truths about the characters. Overall a difficult yet compelling read. You won't come away feeling good about the human condition...
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Since she was adopted at the age of 8, Philippa wondered about her birth parents. She imagined they were an aristrocat and a parlour maid. What a surprise when she found out who they really were!
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Loved it - PD James is great.

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