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 Various Haunts of Men - Susan Hill
Newest Review: ... come as a shock when someone is killed. It also helps to create a real feeling of helplessness and danger. It’s often obvious ... more  ... to us that a character is in peril, but you hope you are wrong, because it’s like witnessing the murder of a friend or acquaintance. It’s quite an achievement, and I have to say that The Various Haunts achieves an emotional intensity far greater than most other police/crime books.
The plot is also a strong element behind the book’s success. It is well-written and interesting, gradually drip-feeding you information as you try and second guess who the murderer is. At times, it almost feels like you are involved in t...more |
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Various Haunts of Men - Susan Hill: Head for the Hill! (1049 words)
by - written on 24/09/07 (Very useful, 121 readings)
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One of the really great things about an idea like the book exchange site ReaditSwap is it gives you a chance to try out authors you might not have read before, with only limited risk. I’d never read any of Susan Hill’s books, but thought I’d try one in exchange for one of my books. If this is the normal standard of her writing, I can safely say I’ll be reading more in future! On the face of it, The Various Haunts doesn’t have a great deal to set it apart from other books in the crime genre. It features a police hunt for a serial killer and looks at events from the perspective of both the killer and the key characters. What does make it different, ... Read the complete review
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