- Paperback: 314 pages
- Publisher: ISIS Publishing; New ed of Large Print ed edition (Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0753165783
- ISBN-13: 978-0753165782
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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'A beautifully constructed tale that grows scarier by the page'
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'This first-person mystery is not only chiling, it is--incredibly--amusing. Elise is an engaging heroine with a remarkable sense of humor about her physical and mental state... far from feeling sorry for Elise, will find themselves cheering on this gutsy woman as she uses her remarkable intellect to keep herself out of danger and bring the murderer to justice' Otto Penzler, Amazon.com"
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this book had me in its grip from the very start. I wondered how such a heroine could deal with crime, but the character did so with intelligence and a wicked sense of humour! Best I've read in ages!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With a mute, quadriplegic heroine at its centre, you might think it would be difficult for this book to create page-turning suspense, but you would be very wrong.
A child-killer is on the loose and only one small child holds the key, which is given to the heroine. But how can she investigate from her sickbed? This book had me hooked early on and I can only hope more of the writer's books get translated into English.
A child-killer is on the loose and only one small child holds the key, which is given to the heroine. But how can she investigate from her sickbed? This book had me hooked early on and I can only hope more of the writer's books get translated into English.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An original storyline takes the reader at breakneck speed through a world of murder, deceit and terror through the eyes of a blind and mute quadroplegic. From the first page I was gripped by the plight of Elise as we enter into her mind and observe the sharp thinking and dry homour that the other characters can't see or hear. The terror she feels when threatened, the frustration at not being able to communicate and the joy as slight movements are regained. I'm not sure whether this is a thriller, a murder story or a human tale but one thing is for sure - it is a cracking read.
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Equally spellbinding in both English and German
I started reading this book in German to consolidate my knowledge of German - I found it such an exciting book that I then bought the translation and found it even more enjoyable. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Mary Kate
Where do you run to in a Wheelchair ?
On the back cover of this book we are informed that this is the British debut of French thriller writer Brigitte Aubert. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by G. M. Buchanan
Superb
A totally fascinating, intriuging and moving piece of literature. The unconventional style of this book is what sets it apart from so many other murder mysteries and makes it one... Read more
Published on 20 May 2002
An excellent French novel
Elise Andrioli had it all until she was caught in a bomb explosion and left blind, mute and quadriplegic. Taken back to her home near Paris, her life does not become any calmer. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2002 by lukecroll@yahoo.com
riveting thriller
Prize winning thriller from this french author.Iread the book in 2 sittings and it certainly kept me on the edge of my seat. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2001
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