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Palindrome (1995)

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3.91 of 5 Votes: 2
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006109482X (ISBN13: 9780061094828)
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harpercollins publishers

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I have only read a couple of Stuart Woods' stand alone books both of which I enjoyed. I do beieve that they were from earlier in his writing career before Stone became his cash-cow. (Don't get me wrong.. I devour most of the Stone novels, but I am looking for a fast, easy read to kill time in a doctor's office or somewhere)I wasn't sure what to expect from this book ("White Cargo" took me several days to read and "Imperfect Strangers" took me a night.) Fast read? Plodding story line? I didn't even really read the back cover, I just started it this morning, going into it blind.That said, I liked it, obviously by the 4 star rating. One reason I gave it four was because it didn't seem to fall flat as some of the Stone B novels have started to do and I normally give them 3 stars. (Meaning, they were pretty decent and I am likely to reading them as I know when I read them what to expect and I do not start one of them, hoping that S.W's writing became meaning and profound overnight)The plot line was different and slightly unexpected and I enjoyed this little 3 hour journey that S.W took me on. I was fond of a few of the characters. I was not disappointed that it wasn't written as a "whodunit", that the killer was known from the start and I liked all the different story arcs that were occurring at the same time.An interesting read that will keep me picking up S.W novels in the future.

Although the paperback was new, the book was from 1991. A few dated bits such as the photographer checked out her transparencies on a light box. (I remember those days.)Not as polished as later ones, the first part of the book is almost romance-novelish except for some violence and things were pretty predictable. Then there was some pretty ugly violence that jarrred a bit. And one real surprise at the end.I'd thought perhaps Cumberland Island was a fictitious sea isle off the Georgia coast, but Monday one of my racquetball friends mentioned that she will be camping there this winter. So I have the book with my racquet to give to her later today.

What do You think about Palindrome (1995)?

I reckon this will definately be my last Stuart Woods book. And I reckon I said that before but it was strongly suggested by a friend who knows that I loved his book Chiefs, which, by the way, was great.As another reviewer put it, Woods sold out to the company, writing two books a year, none of which are a half way decent read. So I reckon you guys who read a lot will see through this one quickly. It was just bad and barely readable.Enough said, don't have time to pan this book much. If you read it though, get used to the word reckon because it's used throughout by all the characters, all the time, including a Harvard graduate. Maybe ole Woods thinks that we talk that way down south. Who knows?I have to say though, the book's only saving grace, for me, was Cits setting, umberland Island which is not too far from where I'm from and where I live. I'm sure there are books though on Cumberland Island so I would have gotten those pictures and descriptions without reading the word 'reckon' 100 times in a book slightly more than 400 pages. Woods needs to hang up his pen/pencil or computer. He's way past writing anything that is decent enough to read. Last Stuart Woods I'll ever read and I know I've said that before, but I really, really mean it this time.
—Cathy DuPont

A famous football player, a battered wife, lovely island, and puzzling murders converge in this suspenseful novel. On the mainland, there are several murders that a disenchanted police detective is trying to solve as well as save his own career. On the island live a complex family with secrets that reach far into the past. Liz Barlock, a beautiful and talented photographer, is the connection. While the reader is likely to connect the clues, this remains an entertaining read with a healthy dose of romance, danger, and Southern gothic mystery.
—Gloria

Palindrome is a mile a minute thrill ride on the express train to cliche. Yet somehow amidst the whirl of 'roid raging pro-ball exes, scrappy divorce lawyers, and the inevitable we're-in-the-South-the-climax-must-have-a-hurricane, Palindrome manages to transcend the formula and become a pretty damn good book. Most of the credit goes to Woods' genius setting - putting the action on Cumberland Island grounds it in a fascinating history that helps cover for what the narrative lacks in, oh, likelihood or depth of characterization. Best read, naturally, on a trip to the island itself, but good enough for any beach.
—Jennifer

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