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The Law of Similars
The Law of Similars
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Two years before his wife's sudden, accidental death, Vermont's State prosecutor, Leland Fowler, finds that the stress of raising their small daughter alone has left him with a chronic sore throat. Desperate to rid himself of a malady that has somehow managed to elude conventional medicines, Leland turns to Carissa Lake -- who cures both his sor...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780732264215
ISBN-10: 0732264219
Publication Date: 1999
Pages: 341
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Flamingo
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Law of Similars on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
I really enjoyed the writing style, got into the book by the first page, but was somewhat disappointed by the ending. I seem to remember feeling the same way about Buffalo Soldier but not about Midwives. Definitely thought provoking and worth reading. A good book club discussion book.
luvbooks avatar reviewed The Law of Similars on + 126 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
This book is fast-paced and somewhat haunting! It deals with a lawyer, a homeopath, and a tragic death. While starting out as a simple story on holistic medicine it grows into a reflection on life's choices and personal growth. The history and practice of homeopathy provides an interesting backdrop to this story. I bought this book just on a "whim" at a bargain bookstore and I am glad that I did!!
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Helpful Score: 7
This is the third of Mr. Bohjalian's books that I have read. This is his typical style of setting up a situation that doesn't have an easy way out. I liked this book, but felt it was a little weak in two areas. First I felt as if the dialogue of the daughter was beyond the age she was suppose to be. A small thing, but that always bothers me. The second was that I had a hard time understanding why Leland would make some of the decisions that he did. All that said, Mr. Bohjalian's books always make me wonder what I would do in that situation and I'm always glad that I read them.
myanniecat avatar reviewed The Law of Similars on + 218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Prosecutor Leyland Fowler is raising his young daughter alone after the death of his wife. He becomes involved with the local homeopath and after a tragic death, he finds himself facing many legal and moral choices. I thought this book was very well written and I enjoyed it. I especially loved the relationship between Leyland and his daughter.
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Helpful Score: 4
Great read, very hard to put down
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Great book--Set between the on going clash between conventional and alternative medicine "The Law of Similars"is a haunting Tale that I did not want to put down
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I really liked this book. I read it straight through because I had to see how it was going to end.


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