Reviews

Tonton Clarinette by Nick Stone

harbeequinn's review against another edition

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The author, having lived in Haiti, paints a picture so vivid that it is easy to lose yourself, to step off the plane in Max's shoes and experience the country. The writing is filled with adjectives - some over-used and some uncommon delights - but, rather than detract from the story as some 1-star reviews critique, I believe that it enhances it; Mr. Stone has laid out a smorgasbord for the senses in his descriptions - if you just sit back and let yourself be sucked into the story, you will be richly rewarded. For a debuting novel, Mr. Stone's work is amazing; it is powerfully written and the whodunit will keep you guessing until the end. It is a book for my keepers shelf. Highly recommended.

boleary30's review against another edition

4.0

Great 1st book, great story, a few too many characters and a few loose ends

rwlock's review against another edition

4.25

Pretty gruesome in places but well written and engaging plot

brookesophie22's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

unriaan's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

basically impossible to put down

dna0323's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this novel, more than I thought I would. It was fast-paced and suspenseful. The setting of drug-torn, deprived Haiti also added to the plot development with sub-plots of voodoo adding interest as well. I will definitely be reading other books by Nick Stone.

kathleenitpdx's review against another edition

3.0

Creepy. Creepy crimes. Creepy characters (outside of, possibly, dead wives--no one is untainted). Good suspense. Interesting plot twists. Set in Haiti with some recent history background and a feeling for the hopeless poverty of most of the population. Some information on voodoo practices and believes.

bookishfifi's review against another edition

5.0

One of my Top 10 of 2006.

An outstanding first novel with some truly terrifying moments, the perfect mix of crime, thriller and suspense with a dash of the supernatural.