The Weight of Water
Registered by MarthaK-H of Lewisham, Greater London United Kingdom on 9/26/2010
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Journal Entry 1 by MarthaK-H from Lewisham, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 26, 2010
Amazon Product Description:
On Smuttynose Island, off the coast of New Hampshire, more than a century ago, two Norwegian immigrant women were brutally murdered. A third woman survived by hiding in a cave until dawn. In 1995, Jean, a photographer, is sent on an assignment to shoot a photo essay about the legendary crime. Taking her extended family with her, Jean stays in a sailboat anchored off the coast, and finds herself gradually becoming more and more engrossed in the bay's mysterious and gruesome past. Wandering into a library one day, she unearths letters written by Maren, the sole survivor of the murder spree. Jean's fear of losing all that she cares about is reflected in Maren's poignant tale of love and loss, and her obsession with the ancient story drives her to wild impulsive action - with unrecoverable consequences.
About the Author:
Formerly a journalist (Newsweek, US magazine) and non-fiction writer, Anita Shreve's first novel EDEN CLOSE, published in 1990, introduced a distinctively individual voice to literary fiction. She is the author of ten other bestselling novels, all available from Little, Brown and Abacus.
On Smuttynose Island, off the coast of New Hampshire, more than a century ago, two Norwegian immigrant women were brutally murdered. A third woman survived by hiding in a cave until dawn. In 1995, Jean, a photographer, is sent on an assignment to shoot a photo essay about the legendary crime. Taking her extended family with her, Jean stays in a sailboat anchored off the coast, and finds herself gradually becoming more and more engrossed in the bay's mysterious and gruesome past. Wandering into a library one day, she unearths letters written by Maren, the sole survivor of the murder spree. Jean's fear of losing all that she cares about is reflected in Maren's poignant tale of love and loss, and her obsession with the ancient story drives her to wild impulsive action - with unrecoverable consequences.
About the Author:
Formerly a journalist (Newsweek, US magazine) and non-fiction writer, Anita Shreve's first novel EDEN CLOSE, published in 1990, introduced a distinctively individual voice to literary fiction. She is the author of ten other bestselling novels, all available from Little, Brown and Abacus.
Journal Entry 2 by MarthaK-H at Blackheath, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 26, 2010
An interesting mystery/thriller as it was based on a true story about the murders. At first I found the fact that the the text swapped and changed between the two stories on the same page & without warning a bit distracting and therefore not a great one to put down and leave. However, it was a short and quick read so didn't become too much of a problem. I enjoyed the book the more and more as I got into it & only really guessed the murderer just before it happened. Neither of the stories really has a happy ending and I can understand why there was so much speculation around whether the right person was hanged. The court case seems ludicrous!
Journal Entry 3 by MarthaK-H at Blackheath, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, September 27, 2010
Taking to the Uncon to pass onto Cinderess as its on her wishlist. x
I've wanted to read this for a while; I've read nearly all of Shreve's books. Thanks!
Journal Entry 5 by Cinderess at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, December 18, 2010
Another of Shreve's books where she blends fiction and fact in an historical setting. I can see that some might find it too abrupt being almost wrong footed jumping from 1899 to 1997 with no indication, but find I really liked that and think I can see what she was trying to convey (though I can't say here as it's a spoiler.)
Journal Entry 6 by Cinderess at The Old Shades Pub, Whitehall in City of Westminster, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, December 30, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (1/2/2010 UTC) at The Old Shades Pub, Whitehall in City of Westminster, Greater London United Kingdom
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