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 A writer outside her comfort zone October 4, 2008
Behind the Scenes... yes. Human Croquet... most definitely yes. But as brilliant a writer as Atkinson clearly is on her own territory, a crime writer she ain't. Unbelievable plot that relies almost exclusively on co-incidence, ridiculous and annoying characters and an ending so loose and stupidly unlikely (beyond any degree of suspension of disbelief!) this is almost like a teenager's attempt at a crime novel. Cack-handed, naive and woe-fully out of its depth.
 Brilliant September 23, 2008
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This is one of those books that you keep in your hand when you get off the tube so that you can read one more paragraph going up the escalator. It is immediately engaging and written extremely well. You care for the characters and the author does a brilliant job of introducing them all well whilst keeping the mystery going so that you can't wait to turn the page. It is also very funny in parts and acutely sad in others. I was worried towards the end that I would be disappointed but I thought the book finished very well and I can't wait to order another from this author.
 Wonderful Confusion April 9, 2008
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I really enjoyed this book of the lost and found centred around cases taken on by ex-policeman now PI, Brodie. Atkinson takes you into her characters musings on life after death and loss with witty observations. The cases are poignant, sad, inevitable and it is not just Brodie who is confused by the end. Not everything is tied up neatly leading to more confusion. Major and minor characters are rounded and full of life, even the sad ones.
Gripping and superbly written March 25, 2008
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Couldn't put this down! A gripping and superbly written novel, combining the excitement and tension of a crime novel with a wonderful literary style. I really enjoyed it and will eagerly await new work by her.
The different strands which make up the plot are so skillfully and cleverly interwoven gradually as the novel progresses. A great read. Have since read 'One Good Turn' and loved that too.
Wonderfully entertaining March 24, 2008
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I love Kate Atkinson books, having only recently discovered her other novel, One Good Turn which is the predecessor to Case Histories. I love the way she interweaves comedy and intrigue and I have to say Jackson Brodie is my new hero. Highly recommended.
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