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Review title: Surprised at all the positive reviews for this novel
Product review: I bought this novel as "holiday reading," and, having nothing else, read it to the end. I was disappointed, however. It's not on a par with George's other novels. I agree with the reviewers who say that the characters are one-dimensional and that the ending (both the boat chase and the revelation about who killed the victim) are over-dramatic and unbelievable. I also agree that too many threads are left hanging. The writer doesn't have to describe everyone's future in detail, but some suggestion as to how their lives will continue, once this book ends, would be welcome.One more pet peeve: George introduces too many "Americanisms" into her characters' speech. I've nothing against Americanisms, but as a rule people in England just don't speak like that. (I know: I lived in England for many years). A good editor should catch those before the book goes to print.
