The Shape of Snakes
4 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Sunnybubble from Wallasey, Merseyside United Kingdom on Saturday, August 13, 2005
Amazon.co.uk Review
In 1978, a single black woman known locally as "Mad Annie" lies dying in the roadside. When a verdict of accidental death is recorded, residents of Graham Road, where she lived, breathe a collective sigh of relief. As far as they were concerned Annie Butts was a repellent alcoholic with a foul mouth. It is only Mrs Ranelagh, a young teacher who refuses to accept the court's decision. Something convinced her that Annie was murdered and 20 years later she returns from overseas with enough evidence to reopen the case.
Although the story is narrated by Mrs Ranelagh, the inclusion of much of the documentary evidence she has amassed including photographs, letters and e-mails, gives the reader the freedom to interpret characters and events for themselves. Motivation remains an endless source of fascination for Walters and the presence of several of Mrs Ranelagh's psychiatric reports, ensures that the reasons behind her commitment to the case also remain ambiguous.
I had a copy of this, and my mum has also given me her copy for bxing..so this one is off to Dreamse22 in the states as a reverse wishlist relay...enjoyxxx
In 1978, a single black woman known locally as "Mad Annie" lies dying in the roadside. When a verdict of accidental death is recorded, residents of Graham Road, where she lived, breathe a collective sigh of relief. As far as they were concerned Annie Butts was a repellent alcoholic with a foul mouth. It is only Mrs Ranelagh, a young teacher who refuses to accept the court's decision. Something convinced her that Annie was murdered and 20 years later she returns from overseas with enough evidence to reopen the case.
Although the story is narrated by Mrs Ranelagh, the inclusion of much of the documentary evidence she has amassed including photographs, letters and e-mails, gives the reader the freedom to interpret characters and events for themselves. Motivation remains an endless source of fascination for Walters and the presence of several of Mrs Ranelagh's psychiatric reports, ensures that the reasons behind her commitment to the case also remain ambiguous.
I had a copy of this, and my mum has also given me her copy for bxing..so this one is off to Dreamse22 in the states as a reverse wishlist relay...enjoyxxx
What a lovely surprise, thank you so much! I actually had no idea I was going to receive this one, you must have snuck into the relays quietly. :)
I will read and journal again soon.
I will read and journal again soon.
I enjoyed this novel, although it wasn't my favorite by Minette Walters. Surprisingly, I was put off a little by the evidence in the novel that appeared in the form of letters, pictures, documents, etc. At first it was interesting and fun, but I grew tired of it after awhile. I also felt that having the novel written in first person from Mrs Ranelagh's point of view was a poor choice considering the depth of its plot. Like I said, not my favorite book by Walters, but enjoyable all the same! I'll continue to pass this one along.
Journal Entry 4 by DreamworldBooks at Book Relay in Book Relay, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (4/11/2006 UTC) at Book Relay in Book Relay, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases
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Sending off to khillz28 for a relay. Enjoy the book!
Sending off to khillz28 for a relay. Enjoy the book!
recv'd from relay...thanks!
releasing through www.paperbackswap.com
Reading it now. Very good book as are all of Minette Walters'.
