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The Turtle Warrior
The Turtle Warrior
Author: Mary Ellis
ISBN-13: 9780670032655
ISBN-10: 0670032654
Publication Date: 1/19/2004
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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11 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

ARReader avatar reviewed The Turtle Warrior on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A great book that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. This book has so many layers and levels of every emotion and characters imaginable over such a space of time that the reader cannot help becoming part of emotional tide of this book.
A great book club read that will welcome much discussion.
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Helpful Score: 2
The back cover talked about "devasting abuse" and I was not sure I was up for another child abuse story but this book is just plain excellent. Physical and emotional pain is present in just about every character but they are so interesting and the strength of their characters rises above the abuse. Told by multiple characters, the story reflects like a prism of points of view and interwoven time frame. I would recommend it to anyone....I too will look for more books by this author.
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Helpful Score: 1
Terrific read! Ms Ellis' first book but she writes with the depth of a seasoned writer. Our book club had a telephone interview with her and she was delightful!
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Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful story! A good book club read.
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Helpful Score: 1
exceptional. i loved the lyrical prose and the character portrayal. it dragged in places. but the storyline was coherent and the ending was sewn up tight enough to suit me. i will look for other books by ms ellis.
princessj avatar reviewed The Turtle Warrior on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Definitely not the usual kind of book that I read, but I am so glad I picked it up and read it cover to cover. There was never a moment where I doubted my decision. A great read, heartfelt story, well-written must read!!!
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This was a very good book. The book is narrated by each of the characters. The troubles everyone goes through and the fact that they are able to overcome it. I really enjoyed the book. I felt like I knew each one of the characters.
mugndoli avatar reviewed The Turtle Warrior on + 91 more book reviews
awesome book! i read it in less than 2 days! the story is very interesting and the book is very well written. i will be looking for more from this author
wordyone avatar reviewed The Turtle Warrior on + 112 more book reviews
I absolutely loved this book. The characters were so well done, I felt they were real people. Heartbreaking, but not to be missed.
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This book surprised me. It was better than I expected it to be. It causes a person to contemplate and look deeper into how different events affect people. I recommend this book.
cocos-mom avatar reviewed The Turtle Warrior on + 67 more book reviews
Haunting. Very well written. This book will stay with you long after you're done reading it.