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I LOVED this book very much (I'll explain the four stars later). It was amazing from the very start, and the author has true talent. The story sucks you in and doesn't let go (I was late to an appointment because I just couldn't put it down!). I laughed many times while reading because the descriptions and characterizations were so utterly on the mark. Wailing is especially good at writing female characters; I never felt any false notes in how he portrayed the main character, Belinda.
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At first this read like a chick-lit novel - very convincingly written by a man. The dates were amusing, Team Kate was awesome and it was very entertaining. I even found myself drawn into the chapter about House music - a genre I am not fond of, but now I believe I understand a wee bit more! The characterisations were spot-on - especially the scruffy "kiwi man". I couldn't help it, I loved Ben, maybe because he hails from the same country as me? And it amused me how Belinda considered his accent.
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This book definitely tried out several things to create a Jekyll and Hyde theme. It was difficult to understand in places, but I found it quite easy to keep reading and things became clearer as I continued. I think the denouement over explained things. A shorter ending and denouement would probably have been better. You also have to suspend quite a bit if disbelief to think that people would do the things they did, and not for example suggest psychiatric help.
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This book definitely tried out several things to create a Jekyll and Hyde theme. It was difficult to understand in places, but I found it quite easy to keep reading and things became clearer as I continued. I think the denouement over explained things. A shorter ending and denouement would probably have been better. You also have to suspend quite a bit if disbelief to think that people would do the things they did, and not for example suggest psychiatric help.
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Fake Kate is a fantastic read that will keep you turning pages well into the night! Prepare yourself for an amazing ride, complete with unexpected twists and turns, and a rapid push to the finish. I loved the plotline and the deep characterization. Even the secondary characters were fascinating, with personality traits and mannerisms that set each apart.
A mind-bending mystery filled with humor and character, this is a story that will appeal to men and women alike. Great job, Mr. Wailing!
A mind-bending mystery filled with humor and character, this is a story that will appeal to men and women alike. Great job, Mr. Wailing!
Jul 08, 2012
Cate Dean
marked it as to-read
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Gregory Carrico
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