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Book Description:
People tend to stay in their place in the town of Haddan. The students at the prestigious prep school don't mix with locals; even within the school, hierarchy rules, as freshman and faculty members find out where they fit in and what is expected of them. But when a body is found in the river behind the school, a local policeman will walk into this enclosed world and upset it entirely. A story of surface appearances and the truths submerged below, The River King confirms Alice Hoffman as "one of our quirkiest and most interesting novelists" (Jane Smiley, USA Today).Members who requested this book also requested:
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Genres:Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD, Audio CD (Unab MP3)
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the best Hoffman novel I've read. Her forte is imagery and this book demonstrates it most of all. In addition to absolutely *having* to know the outcome (What happened to this cerebral and quiet boy?), you slowly draw attachments to the characters. Carlin will quickly become so real to you that you'll swear she's someone Hoffman knows in real life.
There's a movie based on the book, too. It's not bad, but I'd invest the time to read the book first.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Brilliant novel. Deserving of more than five stars. Haunting, brutal, emotional, startling, and, finally, amazingly and wonderfully rewarding. So beautifully written that it makes your breath catch a little. Cannot recommend this book enough.
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Mary Y. from FROSTBURG, MD wrote on 7/1/2008...Another great story by Hoffman that combines fantasy, beautfiul prose and interesting characters.
What a satisfying read! A little of everything - holds your interest throughout. Great characters; great plot. Very involving.
Townsfolk and students don't mix much at the prestigious Haddan prep school, but when a body is found in the river behind the school.....
Tina G. from PALM HARBOR, FL wrote on 8/15/2006...a good read that is easy to read, and has deeper meanings.
I love Alice Hoffman books and this is one of my favorites!
Laura B. from ARLINGTON, MA wrote on 12/20/2005...very typical of the author, a little grim
Debbie L. from ABINGTON, MA wrote on 8/26/2005...the setting mostly takes place in a prep school. interesting to think this may really happen. old fashioned storytelling. lots of twists.
This is an interesting story about a boarding school. This copy is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR!