mazza57's review against another edition
2.0
I quite enjoyed the book from the outset although Rosamond Smith or JCO writes an extremely rambling narrative. Lots of inconsequential detail to pad out what seems a very straightforward tale. Whether this adds to the tension of the book - which is palpable at times- i do not know. The end completely befuddled me Just what is the author suggesting in the final chapters and epilogue - it makes no sense. Are we meant to believe that those final events described by Michael O'Meara's mother were inaccurate or that his sister at least believes them to be so? it is Not credible in my eyes but if that is not so why is it in? This book leaves me with more questions than answers and unhappily dissatisfied. That i am afraid will be reflected in the rating
mittland's review
3.0
i remember...being too young to read this book. i didnt get it at all, why the characters were acting the way they were. now it's...too real
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