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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, Deadly, Horrific .....Wow !, 8 Aug 2000

By	e.l.johnson@ntlworld.com (Lincolnshire) - See all my reviews

.. From the begining of the book, you felt that there were parts you could relate to, although some of the incidents were just so horific, you pittied Susan right from the start, yet also held a torch for her and others who in real life had been treated that way. The more you read, the more hostile your feelings got to her Husband, Father and Mother and like another reviewer had written, you were willing Susan not to stay. This is the first Martina Cole book I have ever read, or heard of, and it would certainly not be one that I would have chosen as I prefer Science Fiction - but in reading this..., I found myself transported into the underbelly of Londons East End, and believe me, Ian Beale and Dot Cotton were nowhere to be found! Read it, Weep and promise yourself it would never happen to you! This book is one that you pick up and read from start to finish in one go - you will not be able to put it down!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A gripping and realistic read., 11 Jun 2002

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A fantastic book with a great twist in plot towards the end. However, just one criticism - the title "Two Women" is really misleading as is the synopsis which states "when Sue Dalston is celled up with murderess Matilda Enderby their fates become inextricably linked". Actually, their fates do not become inextricably linked. The protaganist, Sue Dalston, doesn't meet Matilda Enderby until two thirds of the way through the book, and even then the only way their lives interlink is that they briefly share a prison cell and also share the same barrister for a while - hardly "inextricably" linked.

Sue Dalston is a fantastic characterisation - I don't doubt there are plenty of real life Sue Dalston's out there. Martina writes about her with such clarity and realism that I really feel she must personally know a Sue Dalston. You get drawn into Sue's life and realise how she is trapped. You really end up understanding why she behaves as she does.

One more slight criticism of this otherwise five star read is that all through the book Sue's mother is a total scumbag, yet towards the end of the book she miraculously discovers maternal feelings. It's as though Martina wants to tie up all the loose ends nicely and provide a nice happy ending. The family party towards the end of the book - with all the family members getting along and enjoying themselves together just seems unreal and spoils it a bit. Memo to Martina : your books are based on realism, real life doesn't have happy endings all the time.

The book is definately a page turner and Martina knows how to work the reader. Agripping read to the end and you won't be disapointed by the twist in the tale as you really feel that it could happen. Very cleverly written.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Read inbetween the lines, 21 April 2006

By	S. E. Hendry "booboobetty" (Wales) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Two Women (20-20 Special Edition) (Paperback)

This was one of the first Martina Cole novels that I read-all of which since I have not been able to put down with exception to The graft.
If you have read Martina's work you will be prepared for what's in store. The novels are gritty and sometimes rutheless. They are not a work of literary genius, but the do challenge you to step out of your comfort zone into the world of the character. This novel is no different, full of abuse both sexual and psychological, twists and turns at every corner and a chemistry so strong that it compells you to read more and more untill all the words are gone. For a change two women has a happy-ish ending.
Please do not read if you are of a delicate nature, you will not enjoy. Here is a fantastic story line which forces you to delve deeper into Susan's life and read inbetween the lines. Cole's characters are well rounded and empathy comes easily for the main character.
All in all a very enjoyable read-keep that pen busy Martina!!

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I was lent this book by someone where I work who told me I just must read it. So I did, even though it is certainly not the kind of book I would choose for myself. Read more

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