- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; First Edition edition (4 Aug 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 068482101X
- ISBN-13: 978-0684821016
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,219,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When is a secret so dangerous that it's worth killing for? Even dying for? Two bodies are found in the mountains above the remote mining town of Springhill and foul play is suspected.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Real Sleeper
29 Aug 2003
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I'm a fan of Clifford Irving's work, so bear that in mind. This is not his best book but it's good enough to be better than almost anything on the best-seller list today. It's an imaginative and action-filled story of a "fountain of youth" in modern Colorado near the mountain resort of Aspen. The characters are solid and real. The atmosphere, including a great scene of an avalanche, is excellent. I found its philosophical underpinnings worthy of consideration. The writing is crisp and elegant, and I finished it in three sessions. You can't go wrong with this Irving.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
an underrated novel by a fine writer
19 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
Some people view this as Clifford Irving's least successful novel. That said, he is such a fine writer that "The Spring" is still considerably superior to most other contemporary novels and/or thrillers. It's a remarkable story about a community in Colorado that has discovered -- and successfully hides, until the story starts -- the Fountain of Youth. Springville is in the vicity of Aspen, but don't hunt for it; it's a fantasy by this wonderfully imaginative author.
I won't spoil the tale by telling you more. It's atmospheric, tense, and, usual, Irving paints compelling and sympathetic characters. And, as usual, he writes crisp and yet evocative prose. The snow scenes, particularly the avalanche, are remarkable. Sol Stein, in "Stein on Writing," holds this author up as a master of point of view -- and he's right.
I won't spoil the tale by telling you more. It's atmospheric, tense, and, usual, Irving paints compelling and sympathetic characters. And, as usual, he writes crisp and yet evocative prose. The snow scenes, particularly the avalanche, are remarkable. Sol Stein, in "Stein on Writing," holds this author up as a master of point of view -- and he's right.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A little hoaky, but good reading
4 May 1997
Format:Hardcover
I like Clifford Irving and enjoy all his books. I always look forward to his next work. Recommend readers get ahold of his previous works. They are good
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