Spectacular story telling
927896
Yes! This isn't just the standard taboo triad story. It's full of action, angst and heartbreaking histories. Each character is absolutely endearing. The fact that a different author wrote a different character made it all the more interesting. By doing that the individual personalities of the characters comes through more that one would usually see, though the book still flowed seamlessly. Absolute 5 star, I would give it 6 if I could. I received an early copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
3453792
Incredible storytelling, very touching at any time of the year.
221705
I can NOT put this book down. The writing is so fluid, the storytelling is wonderful. The characters are so well developed and the world so vivid, I can't stop reading it and I am only sorry there are only three books, I will be sad when I finish!
2615719
I loved this book. The world she describes is unfamiliar to me, but I still felt completely transported, as if I were watching the story play out in front of my eyes. The storytelling is vivid and engaged all my senses, something that doesn't happen very often for me, despite reading 1-2 books per week.

You will keep asking yourself how such a gritty story can be told in such compelling language  I know I did. The book is set in a Florida you probably don't even know exists, and that's part of the magic. It's foreign and yet familiar, because the story is really about families and self discovery and making your way in the world, something almost anyone can relate to.

A Tree Born Crooked is on the short list of books I would go out of my way to recommend to friends. I can't wait for another book by this author.
2867455
Great writing, storytelling, and a unique story... overall a very engaging book.
3167933
It's not often I enjoyed a self-published book as much as this one. This is really superb story telling, totally engaging. I literally could not put it down. It also seems to have been professionally edited, and it shows.

I may be shot down for this, but I going to compare what Marlene Dotterer has done here with L. Sprague de Camp (Lest Darkness Fall)  and Jack Finney (Time and Again & From Time to Time.) I mean that to be high praise.

Good stuff, Marlene!
1622715
I wasn't sure of the synopsis to begin with, however, I was soon caught up in the brilliant story telling, and rarely have I read a book with such a natural progression and pace, right until the last page. A finely conceived authentic thriller, action, suspense and intrigue, terrific read, a must buy.
1244042
Elegant writing and masterful storytelling combine to take you to a world that you could have never imagined. The characters journey throughout the endless spans of Shadowbridge chased by an unknown past. Collecting tales along the way of the varied and sometimes bizarre inhabitants makes this world more than real, it makes it steeped in lore. I was captivated, and wished it would continue forever...
3501258
Wonderful story telling, engaging characters. Nearly 1000 pages and even then I didn't want it to end.
Went straight to the next book in the series of 2
4026219
Sensational. It becomes clear as you proceed the required time it took to write this book, near ten years I believe. Was not expecting to marvel as much as I did, and it is definitely worth a re-read. Written simply and beautifully, great storytelling, sympathetic characters of interest. A palpable grayness with little light. Moved deftly between worlds and time periods. Its depth will continue to be revealed on re-reads. This book can be completed in a day or two. Given the numerous white space between chapters (most are three pages) this book is about 100 pages less than the its numeric length.
1499632
I loved this book. The author has mastered story telling and keeps the reader glued page after page.
2016785
Excellent story telling,sympathetic characters, extending  over generations. Filled with plot turns and beautifully described scenes. I read it all in one sitting,couldn't put it down.
4746470
I loved the story telling,  the imagery pulled me in and and would not let go.  Loved it.

Yes I would recommend this to a friend.
1098775
I am a tough critic and I have to add my "AGREED" to all the outstanding reviews of this biography.  It is simply some of the finest storytelling I have read in many, many years.  Besides being heartfelt and a real "page-turner" (gripping), it represents the history of film and the early years of television in a vivid educational manner.  I LOVED this book and can not recommend it highly enough!
4006912
This is an outstanding piece of storytelling - some of the best (and cleanest) reading I've come across in a long time, and I read lot of books - usually two or three at a time. This one was a book I savored.  And while there was violence and peril at the hands of the monstrous critters, Horizon Alpha is written with great originality. The story moves well and kept my interest the way few books do.  I'd recommend this as a great summer read.
4163713
Facinating approach to story telling, the author connects with our love of history, supernatural phenomenons and flawed characters. The power of nature and an intolerent  mother earth are cleverly interwoven into 4 separate stories which follow the lives of 4 greed driven individuals over 500 years. amazing and artistic writing style. I really enjoyed this book

Stephen M Carr
3367755
Here is the very accomplished and prolific Ken Follet at the top of his story telling powers.  A saga, a great read to curl up wth for a few days, and take a grand ride in the 16th century.  Plot twists you never saw coming, edge-of-seat action,intrigue,and characters the author's artistry makes sure are fascinating and many dimensional.  All the while you're learning real history - painlessly of England, FrNce, Spain, and Scotland of the mid 1530s to 1600s. Personally, I can't praise the book highly enough.