- Hardcover: 319 pages
- Publisher: Viking Books (Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670032794
- ISBN-13: 978-0670032792
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 15.3 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,665,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A great book.
18 Feb 2004
Format:Hardcover
Occasionally a book comes along that reinforces the reasons why, in an age of bad video games and worse reality TV, time spent reading fiction is still the most rewarding form of entertainment of all. The Inamorata is such a book.
Among the many positive aspects of the book are the incredible descriptive techniques that are as penetrating as I any I've read in a long time. Gangemi provides a perfectly seamless ride to his 1922 locales and once there, richly developed characters come alive. By the time this tight novel reaches its end you feel know each of them like an old friend. The subtle strengths of Mina Crawley echo throughout, as she confounds the men around her ( who are also each intriguing in their own right) in ways that will haunt you long after you put the book down.
There is not a wasted word in the novel. The clear, concise narrative moves the plot along at exactly the right pace while the reader subconsciously digests themes as diverse as a young man's coming of age, the complexities of familial relationships, and the ongoing battle between science and faith. Or it can just be thoroughly enjoyed as an old fashioned ghost story. Either way, this a terrific book, and one I recommend highly.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
1920's Spiritualism
16 Feb 2004
Format:Hardcover
This is my first ever review of a book. I was moved to do it, as this is a special book. The dialog between the characters is clever and at times quite humorous. The author manages to keep you guessing throughout the book and leaves you wondering at the end if the psychic, Mina, is for real. I loved the characters and had a very difficult time putting the book down. I highly recommend the book for anyone who is looking for something out of the ordinary.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It had great potential
5 Sep 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book had such potential, but then fell flat. It was intriguing throughout, well written, wry, humorous, suspenseful. However, it failed to wrap up many of its details, and left you wondering why he had even introduced certain characters, themes, and details. I did learn a bit about the 20's in Philadelphia. With such good reads out there, this disappointed.
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