Susan D. (mom2nine) reviewed on 4/28/2014 + 343 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

This book begins in the mind of a serial killer targeting one family. It goes back and forth to Italy WWII, including a relationship between a family member and a German officer. As usual, Bohjalian's writing flows, with good insight on living in a worn-torn country. Something about this book is not as good as his previous books, whether too many coincidences, or if the ending is a bit flat; perhaps he reached just a bit too far out of his comfort zone. Still a sound story, esp. when compared to other authors. I received book in goodreads contest with expectation of fair/honest review.

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