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Title: Beautifully written
Review: Ms. Shreve has a writing style that is poetic without being lofty and distant. Her descriptions of Africa, particularly the open air bedroom, make the reader actually see what she is describing. You can almost feel the oppressive heat. I liked the Pilot's Wife and chose this book on that basis, but this is a book that I will want to read again and recommend to friends.Generally, I have issues with any popular entertainment that attempts to make a cheating spouse a sympathetic character - hated the English Patient for this reason. For some reason I did not have that reaction to this book, until I was explaining the plot to a friend of mine. There was something timeless and basic about the relationship between Thomas and Linda.Brilliantly written. I recommend it without reservation.
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