Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Case Histories by Kate Atkinson

Occasionally I find a book so well written that it makes me want to give up my own efforts at writing. This book is nearly perfect - it really speaks to me. It is aptly described as a literary mystery. It has everything that I love in a book. A plot (actually several) that keeps me turning pages. Interesting characters. A "theme" (women as victims). Atkinson weaves together the several sub-plots, springing twists and turns, giving insights into the characters. It's a wonderful book. Now I can't wait to read her other novels.
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  1. One Good Turn by Kate AtkinsonMarch 2, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    [...] is a “sequel” to Case Histories, although both novels are fine by themselves. It’s a sequel in the sense of the next in a [...]

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  2. Cambridge mysteries. « The Hieroglyphic StreetsMay 26, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    [...] drove raych round the bend. Denise Pickles calls it a thumping good tale. Sam Smith calls it nearly perfect. Jo wants to know more about Jackson Brodie. The Litblog Co-op picked it for its 2005 Read This! [...]

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  3. When Will There be Good News by Kate AtkinsonFebruary 16, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    [...] “sequel” to Case Histories and One Good Turn, although it’s not a traditional sequel. It’s only a sequel in the [...]

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