Carrie R. reviewed on 9/4/2008 + 37 more book reviews

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"The Thirteenth Tale" is the story of Margaret Lea recording the story of Vida Winter. Vida Winter is Britian's leading author, and has become famous for the made-up biographies she tells reporters. Vida requests Margaret to come and record her true story before it is too late. As the two delve into the past, they must both confront the future.

Although "The Thirteenth Tale" was a bit graphic in some places, I thought the book was very well written. Setterfield managed to capture my attention, and there were times when I absolutely could not put the book down. There was, however, one subplot that I could have done without. Margaret is obsessed with her twin. Obsessed to the point that other people don't really exist. She spends her life up to this point so pre-occupied with herself and her twin that she forgets to live. It seems she should be able to think and feel other things. Her preoccupation with that annoyed me.

I recommend that you read "The Thirteenth Tale". It blends mystery in with romance, past with present, and questions with more questions and some answers.

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