Helpful Score: 2
This was an interesting book - in all facets, really - a neat structure, fascinating premise, surprising twists and turns to the plot... the only thing really lacking were the characters. Not anything terribly specific, but... I guess they seemed more like characters from a film than from a book. They were a bit two-dimensional, which is odd considering the book is labeled as "psychological thriller." Some actions were rather unbelievable. I do think it would make a good movie, though - perhaps even better than the book. There was just something film-like about reading the book. Maybe because some actors jumped to mind as being perfect to play parts (e.g., Judi Dench as Vivienne). It was a solid story and quite entertaining and if only the characters had that certain je ne sais quoi, I would have truly loved it.
Helpful Score: 1
Leaving your baby for the first time after giving birth you are filled with all kinds of emotions. You shorten that errand because your mind races every minute you are away from your baby. Then you return home and find all your fears have come true and nobody believes you. Alice learns that everything is not what it seems to be.
This book drew me in. It reminded me of the families V.C. Andrews created. I could not put the book down and read it every chance I got. I was a little disappointed in the end, I was waiting for a bigger climax.
This book is the first in the Culver Valley Crime series.
Culver Valley Crime
1. Little Face (2006)
2. Hurting Distance (2007) aka The Truth-Teller's Lie
3. The Point of Rescue (2008) aka The Wrong Mother
4. The Other Half Lives (2009) aka The Dead Lie Down
5. A Room Swept White (2010) aka The Cradle in the Grave
6. Lasting Damage (2011) aka The Other Woman's House
7. Kind of Cruel (2012)
8. The Carrier (2013)
9. The Telling Error (2014) aka Woman with a Secret
10. The Narrow Bed (2016)
This book drew me in. It reminded me of the families V.C. Andrews created. I could not put the book down and read it every chance I got. I was a little disappointed in the end, I was waiting for a bigger climax.
This book is the first in the Culver Valley Crime series.
Culver Valley Crime
1. Little Face (2006)
2. Hurting Distance (2007) aka The Truth-Teller's Lie
3. The Point of Rescue (2008) aka The Wrong Mother
4. The Other Half Lives (2009) aka The Dead Lie Down
5. A Room Swept White (2010) aka The Cradle in the Grave
6. Lasting Damage (2011) aka The Other Woman's House
7. Kind of Cruel (2012)
8. The Carrier (2013)
9. The Telling Error (2014) aka Woman with a Secret
10. The Narrow Bed (2016)
Patricia M. (pattimint1610) reviewed Little Face (Culver Valley Crime, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I purchased this book at Target today, came home and looked up reviews and was sorry I bought the book since the reviews are not great. However, I decided to start reading it last night, I'm over half way thru the book and i like it. Maybe folks on amazon gave it bad reviews because they are mystery readers and expected more of a mystery. I'm looking fowarded to finishing the book and I recommend the book!
Patti
Patti
