The Thirteenth Tale

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The Thirteenth Tale Jun 26, 2007 17:25:09 GMT -5

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Post by adcooper on Jun 26, 2007 17:25:09 GMT -5

I saw the gist of the mystery early on, but was curious enough to see how the author wove the specifics together. I don't usually try to solve mysteries as I read them--I'm in it for the escapism! This one took me far enough from the daily shuffle that I enjoyed going along for the ride. I think the sick cruelty in the family was the most off-putting bit for me. I'd have liked a cozier tale, but I was willing to read this one to the end.

"Good Judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment."

Goalie administrator Posts: 15,799	The Thirteenth Tale Jun 26, 2007 18:28:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Goalie on Jun 26, 2007 18:28:12 GMT -5 I rank it right there in my bottom 20. I don't like having to guess at things. Maybe I'm not smart enough to begin with, but I felt insulted at the end of this book.
	Always remember that no matter where you go.........there you are

Lynne Exracer Posts: 4,258	The Thirteenth Tale Jun 26, 2007 21:23:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lynne on Jun 26, 2007 21:23:19 GMT -5 Really? Wow. I liked the setting in the house/library. I think the remoteness and eery edge drew me in a bit.

Heather Exracer Posts: 2,048	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 5, 2007 11:50:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Heather on Jul 5, 2007 11:50:09 GMT -5 If any one can spare a copy I would like to give it a try all this talk has really peaked my interest.
	"A lovely horse is always an experience...It is an emtional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words." Beryl Markham in "West with the Night".

Allison - Exracer "Dreams of mountains as in their sleep, They brood on things eternal" C.A. Higgins Posts: 2,432	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 11, 2007 0:11:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Allison - on Jul 11, 2007 0:11:35 GMT -5 Have you ever read "The Third Twin" its by Iris Johanson (I think) weird book about cloning and nature vs. nurture. I have the 13th Tale upstairs in my TBR pile. But had to catch up on my HP review first. ;D
	Fate determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.

Bara Exracer Posts: 10,425	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 11, 2007 15:37:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bara on Jul 11, 2007 15:37:07 GMT -5 Oops - sorry, hope we didn't spoil it for you. Cloning. Now there's a weird one. Do we have any geneticists? How can someone be exactly you - yet not you?

Lynne Exracer Posts: 4,258	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 11, 2007 20:32:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lynne on Jul 11, 2007 20:32:20 GMT -5 That's a question I often ask my other self.

Allison - Exracer "Dreams of mountains as in their sleep, They brood on things eternal" C.A. Higgins Posts: 2,432	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 11, 2007 23:42:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Allison - on Jul 11, 2007 23:42:43 GMT -5 LOL!
	Fate determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.

Bara Exracer Posts: 10,425	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 12, 2007 6:18:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bara on Jul 12, 2007 6:18:34 GMT -5 No Lynne, dear. In our case it's just schizophrenia - how about you two?

Goalie administrator Posts: 15,799	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 12, 2007 7:13:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Goalie on Jul 12, 2007 7:13:32 GMT -5 bara said: No Lynne, dear. In our case it's just schizophrenia - how about you two? I'm afraid I have to agree with all of you.
	Always remember that no matter where you go.........there you are

Lynne Exracer Posts: 4,258	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 12, 2007 9:58:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lynne on Jul 12, 2007 9:58:54 GMT -5 Goalie, don't you mean "I'm afraid WE have to agree with all of you"?! LOL! Bara....you might be right. Both of you.

Goalie administrator Posts: 15,799	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 12, 2007 11:00:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Goalie on Jul 12, 2007 11:00:57 GMT -5 shortfat said: Goalie, don't you mean "I'm afraid WE have to agree with all of you"?! LOL! Bara....you might be right. Both of you. you are so right Lynne, we would have to agree with all of you lol
	Always remember that no matter where you go.........there you are

juliab Exracer Posts: 7,712	The Thirteenth Tale Jul 31, 2007 12:05:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by juliab on Jul 31, 2007 12:05:43 GMT -5 I just finished it. Well, not my favorite book by far, but I did want to keep reading.