Alice Hoffman - Turtle Moon: Library Edition

Pros: Good character development, interesting plot, very nice poetic-prose style.

Cons: Ending is somewhat rushed and predictable.

Review: This was the first novel I've read by Alice Hoffman, and I truly enjoyed it. It's your basic murder mystery, with villains, heroes, and even an angel. There's also a strong romantic component. The setting is in the hot, humid town of Verity, Florida am ...

Pros: well written, interesting realism

Cons: bad ending to weak plot

The Bottom Line: read it if you like Alice Hoffman or magic realism, otherwise, find another book

Review: I'm surprised that no one has written an opinion on this book by a well known comtemporary writer, but here goes anyway.


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