I enjoyed this book because it flows well
357706
I enjoyed this book because it flows well. I think it is a must read if you are interested in Ch'an Buddhism (AKA Zen in Japanese).
4134553
I enjoyed reading this book as it flowed well and the characters were well-developed and pleasant.  As a Christian,  I found the writing uplifting without being preachy or judgemental.  As a birth mother, I was interested in Amber's spiritual awakening.  Although not weighty, it was well-written, thought provoking and worthwhile.
411443
It had a good story line flow.  The story was told from the point of view of one of the servants in the royal palace which was very well done and a different concept.  The historical events were true to life and well presented.  I enjoyed the book very much.
2195010
This book is well written and has depth to it. The characters are well rounded and likeable. I enjoyed the mystery its self. I also read the promo for the next book and I intend to buy it
2903794
I chose this book because I like this authors style of writing. Story content was good and moved along quite well.
2401038
I enjoyed this book. It's written well, the characters are likeable, the story itself is fun. It's the best in the genre I've read for many months.
1876084
Tempted to give it four stars, but I think 3 or 3.5 is appropriate.
Book is well written. Flows nicely and at times I couldn't put it down.
There was just something missing during the other times. Can't quite put a finger on it.
Overall I was entertained and enjoyed it.
1311363
Once I got past the controversial political part, the book got exciting and kept my interest to see how everything turned out.
Even though there are over 400 pages, it is well written, flows nicely and has short paragraphs on each page.
I liked all the different "sub-plots." The police stuff, the military, the court room, the personal life, and some international bits...
580034
This book has a very unique story line, it is enjoyable reading. This book flows really well.  Enjoy the read
3859612
There was something about the flow of this book that drew me on, and I went through it in one setting. Part of that had to do with the construction. The overall language was simple and straightforward, always a bonus in a novel, but I was repeatedly struck by the phrasing, which bypassed the usual in favor of original descriptions. The book tells two stories at once, interwoven, and that parallel construction worked very well.  Even more striking was the sense of place it conferred. I don't know Italy - I've never been there and Italy's boot-heel is not featured that much in English language books - so it was a new experience to read about Otranto. I left the book feeling I'd learned something about a part of Italy I had not been exposed to. I've set this book aside as one I want to read again for all I may have missed the first time..
4814741
I enjoyed this novel. The reason for the 4 stars is that it was pretty predictable however I still enjoyed it. The pace made it a fluid read and the character development was solid. I loved the various points of view and time jumps.
1997152
I liked this book well enough to give it 4 stars and even purchased a copy for a Christmas gift for my dad. It wasn't exciting or action packed, yet I did not lose interest whatsoever, as the story flowed effortlessly. A nicely written story, sort of simplistic, and perhaps that's what was so nice about it. Makes me reflect a bit on my own existance here, and isn't that what the author sort of intended? I'd like to think so.
1740951
This was a fun and interesting read. It's not my usual genre, but I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes fiction or fantasy of any sort. It flows well and I did not often find myself slipping out of the "reading zone." There are layers to the story and characters and it can be appreciated on more than one level. Each chapter/section covers a different smaller adventure within a larger continuous story, and these served a similar function as the short stories I usually read during my commute to work. Like the previous reviewer, I can also imagine sharing this book aloud with an older child and using the stories as a jumping-off point for some good discussions.
259041
I enjoyed this book, I thought it was well written. The characters were well developed and the story line was solid. I have a lot stress and need ways to decompress and this was very entertaining, I laughed several times out loud. I was sorry when the story ended.
3149609
I liked the book, but, it didn't flow as  well as it could.  Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read.
4679950
I liked the flow of this book. Telling this story from two different time frames (Present and past) kept the flow of the characters clear.  I didn't want to put this story down.
1436283
WAS A DELITE TO READ AND SOME LATE NIGHT READING.  i enjoyed the flow of the book,