furicle's review against another edition
2.0
The historical mystery half of the plot (well, maybe more like a third) was much more interesting than the rest, and the only believable part. Sorry, just couldn't swallow the premise.
karafheld's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gwmills64's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
reginacattus's review against another edition
2.0
Some slightly dubious neuroscience imho but hey it was written in the 90s and this is fiction anyways. Brutal ending, and, this being Cook, a rather unsubtle ethical message at the end. This one leans into the horror/thriller aspect more than most. Not a fan of the character relationships in this one. Admittedly an interesting choice to root it in the Salem witch trials but still not amazing.
lipsticktoliterature's review against another edition
5.0
Book took a twist I wasn't expecting. A moderately easy enjoyable read
catsflipped's review against another edition
5.0
This book really surprised me, I didn't know what to expect and was reading it to fulfil a challenge category so it was picked for it's title and I hadn't actually read a synposis.
Well it's starts off at the latter end of the 16th century and you witness the beginnings of the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth immediately become your heroine. Before you know it you've skipped forward 300 years and you meet Kim, a direct decendant of Elizabeth and as the you turn the pages you are willing Kim on to find out what really happened to Elizabeth and why the 'evidence' against her has been kept a secret all these years.
Strangely what I got out of this book was not what the description says. It is billed as a race to find a new drug and Edward is given top billing. Well for me he had a minor role, Kim and Elizabeth's memory take front and centre and I could not stop turning pages to find out the truth.
Great book very worthy of 5 stars
Well it's starts off at the latter end of the 16th century and you witness the beginnings of the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth immediately become your heroine. Before you know it you've skipped forward 300 years and you meet Kim, a direct decendant of Elizabeth and as the you turn the pages you are willing Kim on to find out what really happened to Elizabeth and why the 'evidence' against her has been kept a secret all these years.
Strangely what I got out of this book was not what the description says. It is billed as a race to find a new drug and Edward is given top billing. Well for me he had a minor role, Kim and Elizabeth's memory take front and centre and I could not stop turning pages to find out the truth.
Great book very worthy of 5 stars
hannah_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly the best part of this book was the last couple chapter which kept me on my toes and up reading late but rest of the book was….well it could have been a whole lot better.
rbriese7's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blackrose99's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5