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The Desert Rose

Larry McMurtry

2.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry writes novels set in the American Heartland. But his...

Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Helix in Books

Jun 25, 2020

Helix

Mary Ting | 2019 | Young Adult (YA)

9.5

(2 Ratings)

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Change of style but still a good read.

In this instalment of the story, we hear from both main characters point of view and to begin with, this was quite disconcerting, however, with already having an emotional investment in the characters I carried on and found it really works. A rewrite of book one to also be in the style would be great or the next book making it clearer why the story is told in this way. In this volume I found the ending to be left in a very uncomfortable place, so if you don't like being left hanging, perhaps you should make sure book 3 is next to you before reading this one.
The character's adventures continue here, with the advancement of the back story as well as adding intriguing additional stories which drive the story forward well, keeping me engaged throughout.
I would recommend this as a good read for all. Just remember my warning about the ending.

Reviewed honestly after receiving a copy as ARC.