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Sands of Time (Paperback)

by Barbara Erskine (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New Ed edition (1 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007170238
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007170234
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,015,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson.' Sunday Times 'Readers of Barbara Erskine are held in thrall' Woman's Realm 'Stephen King meeting Ruth Rendell' Frank Delaney 'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' The Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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'Barbara Erskine's storytelling talent is undeniable' --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A thought-provoking glimpse through the curtain of time., 17 Sep 2003
By laineyf "widnes" (warwickshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sands of Time (Hardcover)
This is Barbara Erskine back to doing what she does best! I have only just bought and read this book, but I know that it will become a favourite. I am fascinated by her ability to twitch the curtain of time aside, and allow us a glimpse into past times. I
appreciated the wrapping up of 'Whispers in the Sand' as sometimes it is nice to know the eventual outcome. I really do find the whole concept of death and time being able to transpose with the present compelling reading. I also find it ultimately very sad. I am always moved by the stories of soldiers from the two world wars finding themselves crossing into the present time. I find it unbearably tragic. I think that this collection of stories and poetry are a must for anyone who likes to wonder about past and present lives, and how they can entwine. I have all Barbara Erskines' books, so I suppose I am biased when I say that she is a truly wonderful writer, who is able to convey deep meaning in her words. This is a book that I feel would be best appreciated when alone, on a dark night, with a huge mug of tea in front of a cosy fire. It worked for me!!
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Unfortunately, not one of BE's best, 17 Dec 2003
By Atheana (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sands of Time (Hardcover)
I had my doubts about purchasing this book in the first place, as it was a compilation of short stories, but in the end decided to go for it - based on BE's other successes. Unfortunately, I was right to be somewhat hesitant. Nearly each and every one of these stories centres around the same theme - namely, a house or cottage, a woman who's been cheated on and a broken heart - and a ghost! Ms Erskine is generally creative in her writing style, however it grieves me to say that with 'Sands of Time' this wasn't the case. The author relies on the same theme throughout in that one short story is pretty much the same as the next insofar as context and theme goes. Perhaps short stories aren't her forte?
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8 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sands of Time, 20 May 2004
This review is from: Sands of Time (Paperback)
Brilliant book once you begin to read it is hard to put down. If u have read any other of her books you will know what I mean.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Groundhog Days......
I enjoyed the first couple of stories in this book, but then realised as I read further that it was basically the same theme over..and over...and over. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Barbara Erskine
Definitely worth a read. If you like her work then this is no disappointment. This is a collection of short stories. Read more
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