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Title: Nothing original
Review: I found not too much original in this book. While there were several themes with intriguing possiblities, (abortion, mental illness) the author never really fleshes them out, but rather depends on cliches and one dimensional portrayals - all anti-abortionists are religious zealots, all sexually abused children turn out to be murderers, etc. The become simply a backdrop for soap-opera or romance novel theatrics. I also found Michael's ambiguity regarding the safety of his family totally unrealistic.I would not recommend spending your time on this novel.
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