Linda Davies (1)

I tried to get through this book, but the writing kept getting in the way.

One thing that drove me crazy about this book was the author's constant use of the word "reckon." This is more of a regional word, and I do not think it would be coming out of the mouth of Californians from all walks of life. "Guess" would be a good synonym, and that word would not call up visions of cowboys walking through dusty streets, saying, "I reckon you need some help, little lady."

Holiday reading. Picked at random off a shelf. Pretty much exactly what I expected. Nice to have a light read after the last book drained me.

I didn't hate it, but it's definitely not my kind of book.

This book took me a very long time to really get into. I didn't care for the main character much, especially when she was unfaithful to her boyfriend. At the end, I didn't want her to get killed, though. The whole world of the stock market isn't very interesting to me and this book really didn't help make it more interesting. Just a so-so book with a little bit of action at the end, finally!