My first summer read... could not put it down.
923928
Detailed description of horrible acts. Enjoyed the mystery and suspense. If you can take it... give this book a try. I could not put it down.

This is the first of several books on my new Kindle Paper-white. I did notice that every other chapter was in a smaller font than my selection. Don't know if it's me or the book.
1962840
This is the first book I've read by Tamara and I can't wait to read more. The characters were so real that I felt like I could drive up to Lake Geneva and meet them. This book is a fun summer read... Don't delay... You will love it!
1410413
if you are looking for a great summer read pick this one up....the suspense will have you staying up late reading chapter after chapter....you feel for the characters. It was hard to put down and go to work in the morning.
1952393
Another great summer read from my favorite summer author. Couldn't put it down.
778308
Anybody who knows me will say that I'm not a keen reader, and practically need to be forced to read books for school. A friend of mine recommended 'The Beach' to me, and she was so inistent for me to read it, that I  agreed. Of course, nobody can be bothered to buy books when they can be  borrowed, so I was told there was a waiting list for it. I had a week (5  school days) to read it. 6 words for you: I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! It is  incredible. Fast-paced, dry humour, written in a very relaxed way. I was  completely absorbed for an entire week, and loved every minute. The ending  was quite abrupt, but seemed to fit with the entire storyline. I was really  impressed that any book could hold MY attention, and with this experience  behind me, I would like to encourage other people to read it. So, buy it  now (or borrow it from a friend, if you're stingy like me - hehe).
2511042
Absolutely loved this book. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down- even left social situations to run back to my apartment and read the next chapter. Highly recommend for a beach read this summer!!
689539
I was looking for a summer read and I found the perfect story. Funny how you always feel better at the beach. This story will never fail to entertain you with all of the family drama, but has so much reality sprinkled in you will cry,laugh and be amazed...great book, could not put it down....
4579632
It was a great book that, even though I'm an adult, held my interest so much I could barely put it down!  A great summer read!
4690141
This was a great summer read. It caught my attention from the first page and drew me in to the mystery. Some of the diverse group of characters were likeable, some were unlikeable; many were both. It was unique, inventive and within the gruesome epidemic and social injustice, it was a fun read.
3005192
I thought this book was a pretty darned good summer read, which surprised me considering the low cost.  It kept my attention and drew me into the characters without being risque, yet dealing with today's issues.  I know it's a good book when I've finished and I am sad that I can't have more.  I will miss the characters and their story.
489408
I picked this up for a summer fiction read. I could not put it down! If you are looking for an easy read, and a little fantasy world for which to travel, this is for you.
2279899
This book is advertised as a breezy summer read, but it's not. It's much more than that. The From-Aways actually has depth to it, and wit. Like other reviewers have said, the story is a bit slow at first. But fifty pages in, around Chapter 6, the characters wake up, and I was hooked; the more I read, the more I wanted to keep reading.

Hauser displays some pretty impressive writing skills. There were more than a few lines that had me chuckling or thinking or mm-hming or admiring:

"The ground inside rattles with gravel. Rosie lies down and stares up at the steely forest buzzing around her. I lie down too because she's f*cking crazy and I might want to get close to that."

Once it gets going, the story moves along effortlessly. And the characters, especially the female ones, are very engaging. They are unique and alive, entertaining and funny. Quinn is one of the best characters I've ever seen in (read from?) a novel. She's opinionated and irreverent, crass, but surprisingly tender and protective. She's solid. Honest. She feels like a complete character to me, someone I can imagine meeting (and would want to meet) in real life.

I think that's what I appreciate most about this book:  the realness, the honesty. I like characters who are who they are and who don't apologize for it. These characters know themselves, for better or for worse, and when Hauser lets me peep into their world, I feel like she's letting me see the whole intimate picture.

Ultimately, this was a wonderful read--especially for a book that initially had me thinking it was going to be a chore to slog through. Even the ending, which was just slightly more melodramatic than I think it needed to be, was still satisfying and complete. I loved this book, and I look forward to reading whatever Hauser decides to publish in the future.
4246762
This was a wonderful read for a very warm summer afternoon.  The adage about reading the eyes was intriguing in the beginnning and carried throughout the novel.  The characters were well-drawn, energetic, young, and totally believable.  Our author used humor, description, pathos, and a little bit of sheer imagination to place the reader in the situation.  I loved it!  Having read a very heavy plot in the novel before this one, I was in the frame of mind for something lighter which would leave me smiling.  This one hit the spot.  I shall read more of L. M. Reed's work.
3216583
I bought this book because I noticed it was on the recommended reading list of several schools (high school and universities) in my area.  I figured it would be a light summer read.
Well...I think it was one of the best..if not the best..book I have ever read.  I laughed, I cried, and when it was over I passed it on to 3 people.  Now I'm desperately waiting for them to finish it so I can have someone to talk to and discuss everything about the book.
It was very thought provoking.  I don't want to give any of it away to someone who hasn't read it....just do it now!  : )
3563078
I don't read a lot of fiction outside of my summer vacation.. i rarely have time to read..... however this book was recommended to me, so I took the plunge and I couldn't put it down. I almost wish I had saved it for my August vacation!!

The author tells the story so well that I felt that I was actually there witnessing the events unfold first hand. The author didn't just research this.. it must be that he experienced much of it first hand. There is no other way to explain it! That brings a richness and depth that you will rarely find in other books. I love history and learnt a lot from this that I was new to me.

I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a BRILLIANT book to take on their Summer vacation!
1054006
What I have to say about this book is that I honestly could not stop reading it!  At first I was not sure if it would keep my interest, but after a few chapters I was hooked!  I read the entire book in 3 days and then missed the characters once I was done.  A good summertime beach or pool read.  I recommend.  Thank you Mr. Sneed.  Next up: Straying Cousins.
1819765
My best read this summer. I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I highly recommend this book for book clubs. It would promote great discussions