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Valerie Laken
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Jessica (HDB)
Jessica (HDB) rated it 14 years ago
My foray into short story compilations has been pretty limited, but I can still tell you that Separate Kingdoms stories pack a massive amount of emotion into such short pieces. These eight stories literally bleed tragedy and angst, but in the best way possible. Laken's writing is absolutely stunning...
Unabridged Chick
Unabridged Chick rated it 14 years ago
These eight short stories pack a punch. These are dark, moody pieces: not emo moody or overwrought angst, but a steady, grim reality without forced optimism or cheer. But in a good way, a great way: the writing is exceptional, the storytelling vibrant, and the characters are maddeningly real.Laken...
A Book and A Review #2
A Book and A Review #2 rated it 14 years ago
I expected more from this book than what was delivered. I was excited when I read the description of the book and some of the reviews of it. When I delved into the book, I found it to be mediocre and I had to keep pulling myself into it to finish it. I think I gave it the two stars just out of disap...
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. rated it 16 years ago
I started out really enjoying this book. The story was intriguing, I really liked Kate's character, and I loved all of the house renovating stuff. I was really relating to Kate throughout the book. But then the ending really upset me. The fact that the house burnt down after all of that work just...
Book Love
Book Love rated it 16 years ago
The quote on the book cover describes this book as a ghost story. It isn't a ghost story in the conventional sense of the word, but a story about healing family rifts and coming to terms with the 'ghosts' that surround the characters lives and leave them tormented with no peace.It is the story of a...
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