The Weight of Water
4 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, April 25, 2005
intriguing and atmospheric - loved it, esp. the story of the Norweigian women.
FROM AMAZON
It tells the story of Jean, a news photographer who sets out on a sailboat to a remote island off the coast of New Hampshire, accompanied by her husband, Thomas, her five year old daughter, Billie, her brother-in-law, Rich, and his girl friend of several months, Adaline. The purpose of her visit is to photograph the scene of a nineteenth century double murder that saw two Norwegian, immigrant women hacked to death, which murders were much ballyhooed at the time as the crime of the century.
While there, she discovers an uncatalogued translation of the personal journal of the ostensible lone, female eyewitness, Maren Hontvedt, who seemed to have survived the carnage. Written in a somber and ruminative tone, the journal of Maren's life and of the events that led up to the carnage forms a core of the story. Maren's journal provides a framework for looking at the angst of Jean's present, which is haunted by passion, jealousy, and betrayal. It is through Maren's story that Jean herself comes to terms with her own personal tragedy.
Alternating between Jean's unraveling present and the secrets of the past, the book provides a compelling, absorbing and suspenseful narrative, keeping the reader in its thrall. The two juxtaposed dramas come together in a primal and tragic climax. Those who read this book will find themselves haunted by it.
FROM AMAZON
It tells the story of Jean, a news photographer who sets out on a sailboat to a remote island off the coast of New Hampshire, accompanied by her husband, Thomas, her five year old daughter, Billie, her brother-in-law, Rich, and his girl friend of several months, Adaline. The purpose of her visit is to photograph the scene of a nineteenth century double murder that saw two Norwegian, immigrant women hacked to death, which murders were much ballyhooed at the time as the crime of the century.
While there, she discovers an uncatalogued translation of the personal journal of the ostensible lone, female eyewitness, Maren Hontvedt, who seemed to have survived the carnage. Written in a somber and ruminative tone, the journal of Maren's life and of the events that led up to the carnage forms a core of the story. Maren's journal provides a framework for looking at the angst of Jean's present, which is haunted by passion, jealousy, and betrayal. It is through Maren's story that Jean herself comes to terms with her own personal tragedy.
Alternating between Jean's unraveling present and the secrets of the past, the book provides a compelling, absorbing and suspenseful narrative, keeping the reader in its thrall. The two juxtaposed dramas come together in a primal and tragic climax. Those who read this book will find themselves haunted by it.
Journal Entry 2 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Will be releasing by post to Spiderchic in trade.
Journal Entry 3 by spiderchic from Droylsden, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Monday, August 15, 2005
Received over the weekend - thank you Heaven-Ali look forward to reading it!
Journal Entry 4 by spiderchic from Droylsden, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Friday, September 2, 2005
Wow just finished this book and loved it. Will have to look out for more of her work now.
Thanks
Thanks
Journal Entry 5 by spiderchic from Droylsden, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Friday, November 25, 2005
Sent out to blaisezabini12 today as part of a relay
Picked up today from the post office as part of a relay. Thank you spiderchic for this great offer:) It is going to be the 3rd Anita Shreve books I am going to read!
3 February 06: afer I read it it is reserved for morsecode as part of an ALS.
2 April 06: finally managed to get to this book. Although it was pretty clear from the start who the murderer was the book had other unpredictable elements. The location was well chosen and the rythm was a good one.
I am going to mail this book next week together with another book I owe to morsie!
10 April 06: finally mailed today! Enjoy:)
3 February 06: afer I read it it is reserved for morsecode as part of an ALS.
2 April 06: finally managed to get to this book. Although it was pretty clear from the start who the murderer was the book had other unpredictable elements. The location was well chosen and the rythm was a good one.
I am going to mail this book next week together with another book I owe to morsie!
10 April 06: finally mailed today! Enjoy:)
Arrived safe and sound in Buffalo, NY today. Off to Mt. TBR!
