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Title: Interesting....but.....
Review: As much as I enjoy reading mysteries, I found THE WEIGHT OF WATER to be a real struggle. I can't fault the technical aspects of the novel since Ms. Shreve is obviously a meticulous researcher and skilled grammarian. Where she lost me was with the stream of consciousness approach. I found it disconcerting and more than a bit distracting. I also failed to develop any affinity for narrator and the other prinicpal characters. I found little about them which appealed to me personally. Half way through the novel, I finally gave up the fight and turned to the end. Needless to say, I didn't like the conclusion. It isn't often that I'm so disappointed. Sorry, Ms. Shreve, better luck next time!
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