Title: She hit a strike this time out
Product review: I'm usually astonished by the quality of Elizabeth George's novels, particularly given their length and complexity. With "A Traitor to Memory", though, she went too far. About a third of the way into this mammoth tome it seemed like she was treading water -- the same characters were acting out the same scenes, again and again. Usually George juggles all her characters expertly, carefully revealing their secrets and connections to keep the reader hooked. This time they all seemed to spin about at random, with readability further complicated by the flashbacks and the different points of view. I applaud George for attempting something this complex, but next time keep the poor reader in mind! On the plus side, there are some fascinating, expertly drawn characters, but it's all too much. Where was the editor on this one?
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