You could put it down but may choose not to.
356715
First of this long series I have read. A bit sorry I didn't start earlier in Lassiter's life since the frequent references were interesting. Now I'm not sure where to go next. Levine has been working along this story line for quite a while and is very polished. It is clearly escapist reading but well done and who doesn't need some escapism.
3010433
And that makes it intriguing. You don't see it coming. However it's not The best novel Coben has written. Amen
3863493
In spite of the somewhat morbid and scary title, this is an incridible page turner that gives the reader a possible glimpse into what may lay ahead for all of us. It is well written and could serve as a book to calm one's fears about death and the unknown. As the book states, it is not proof of an afterlife, but one certainly wonders how so many unrelated people near death can have basically the same visions. It is a cronicle that the reader is not soon to forget, if ever.
1096037
The story has some "of course" sections but most is not predictable.  The author's descriptions come alive in your mind.
2413885
This was a most unusual story, told in a different type of way, which may be why I liked it.  I wasn't always able to discern what was going on, but the main characters weren't always able to do so either, and I think the author intended things to be that way.  As all four of the protagonists took some risks and learned some new things, while also learning new things about themselves and their abilities, I felt that the message of the story was that we are never too old for just that--taking new risks and learning new things about ourselves.  In the end, maybe all but James grew from the experiences told of in this book, but I'll let you read the book yourself to see why that might be.  As for myself, I will need to re-read this story a few years down the line to see what my take is on it then, but it was a quick, engaging read this time around, and I enjoyed it.
3279018
This book starts with the loss of a life. It might be tempting to set it aside right there, because the author is able to set the scene with such skill that a reader might easily decide not to risk further mayhem. However, persistence will be rewarded.  This book is a welcome addition to the developing literature of recovery from collapse of our fragile civilization.
2695003
THIS WAS ONE OF THOSE BOOKS YOU DIDN'T WANT TO PUT DOWN!!!!  AND WHILE YOU WANT TO SEE HOW IT ENDS, AT THE SAME TIME YOU HATE FOR IT TO BE DONE....SOUNDS CRAZY I KNOW...BUT I FELT IT CAPTURED MY ATTENTION ALTHOGH IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR EVERYONE....I WILL PROBABLY READ IT AGAIN
3537834
It is not the type of book I usually read. It would probably be well liked by someone else. It surely does point out how life takes . Many twists & turns, & how you are responsible by the choices you make.
1855399
The kind of book that makes you want to keep reading and reading, but you don't want it to end.
213416
There were a few times when the narrative seemed too long or not necessary, but as I got into the story, I saw the importance of it. I read the book in 2 days because it was hard to put down. I thought the ending would be obvious, but it wasn't, and that was good.
4842294
It's interesting enough to finish but it's not a page turner.  It's great for casual reading.  There was an interesting plot turn at the end that tied everything together very nicely and made for an enjoyable book.
3683382
It was good enough to finish, though at times I found myself looking forward to the end of chapter to put it down.
1882764
Sometimes you pick up a book and don't know why.  Its not what youd normally choose, its premise is a little different than you find interesting to stick with.  Sometimes you just turn to page one and find you don't want to stop till you finish.  And then you might try to think how you would recommend it, what with the title and all.
  I chose this book as an advance copy for my opinion.  I don't know why but I did and after finishing it last week I find Im still thinking about it.  Please don't let the title slow you down.
  The book starts with a chase.  Cardinals chasing a nun who ends up committing suicide in front of thousands of people.  And thats just the beginning.  On the other side of the world Siobhan Russo realizes this nun is her mother who has been missing for six years.  Siobhan travels to Spain in the hopes of discovering something about her mothers life since she left.
  There is a journal.  Siobhan finds it and begins reading about her mothers life, the betrayal of her friends, her torture and the months spent paralyzed.  During those months Denise Russo makes a deal with the devil and in that deal she wagers the soul of Siobhan.
  We spend time trying to understand how Good lives alongside Evil.  How there cant be one without the other.  We spend time in the 13th Century, in ancient monasteries and among historical figures of the time who inflicted incredible evil on the world.
I know this sounds like hmmm but this book is a rousing page turner, written with an ease of style that will put you there with Denise.  And it will leave you thinking long after you regretfully turn the last page.
2842800
Good read , easy not to involved or hard to put down and pickup without loosing where you are up to . but an enjoyable read
3061037
Not what I would call a terrific read, but is worth the time.  The book reminds us that we do not have to conform.  Choose what is important to you, and let the rest go.
3181345
The author holds your interest and allows your mind free will to imagine the outcome, just before she yanks the rug from under you and gives you a different ending.
101367
Let's just say it WASN'T hard to put down.  It got interesting to the point of continuing to read longer than I had planned but not often.  Just not a riveting story.