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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
On a road crew in California, a former colonel in the Iranian Air Force under the Shah longs to restore his family's dignity. When an attractive bungalow comes available on county auction for a fraction of its value, he sees a great opportunity for himself, his wife, and his children. But the house's former owner, a recovering alcoholic and addict down on her luck, doesn't see it that way, nor does her lover, a married cop driven to extremes to win her love and get her house back. Traditional immigrant success and modern love story get turned upside down with a brutal twist.
reflective
slow-paced
Have read it a couple of times, and seen the movie at least twice. It's disturbing and thought provoking.
Def some good writing, but kind of boring for a thriller?
Loved this book. Great writing to make a battle over a piece of property such a layered and taut thriller.
Gut wrenching, heart breaking, beautiful, fragile.
Great book!
One of those books that leaves you thinking about the characters even when you put the book down. I had heard about this book a long time ago but think the title mislead me. I thought it was about something totally different. But the story is about three people who come into each others lives in not so positive circumstances and just becomes this tradegic story for everyone involved. But the underlying theme I take away from the book is that there's more to peoples' stories than what they present on the surface.
One of those books that leaves you thinking about the characters even when you put the book down. I had heard about this book a long time ago but think the title mislead me. I thought it was about something totally different. But the story is about three people who come into each others lives in not so positive circumstances and just becomes this tradegic story for everyone involved. But the underlying theme I take away from the book is that there's more to peoples' stories than what they present on the surface.
The ultimate "downward spiral" book for me, as Dancer in the Dark is my ultimate downward spiral movie. I'm generally a fan of more
redemptive endings.
redemptive endings.
I was so frustrated while reading this book. I really don’t know why I didn’t feel more sorry for her.