yin/yang Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oh dear. My nan used to tell me that if i didn't have anything nice to say then not to say it at all. but that would make for a quiet forum. My neighbour gave me Beneath The Skin to read and i pittered out halfway through. I was surprised to hear that these books were written by 2 people as it felt like all the characters were slightly one dimensional(sp?). We all have a different way of thinking, opinions, likes etc but all the characters seemed to be heading in the same direction with regards to their logical thought processes even though they were from different backgrounds. i would have enjoyed it more if there was a more diverse psychological profile for the characters. It seemed if they all got together with a therapist then they would see each others viewpoint quite easily.... murderer included. Sorry, i am open to suggestions of other books they have written if i read a dud but until then i'm sticking to my Jeffery Deaver's and Ian Rankins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Have just started this book now. Had been looking forward to reading it, as I had read the first chapter in another Nicci French novel(at the end where they sometimes put a teaser chaper as advert/marketing ploy). Hope I will enjoy it more than you seem to have done yin/yang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I've been put off reading any Nicci French, as I read a Nicci Gerrard & thought it was incredibly bland (Things We Knew Were True) & tried to start Killing Me Softly but couldn't get into it. I doubt I'll ever try reading it, or any other Nicci French, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I finished this yesterday. Not bad - not outstanding. That sums it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I saw this book in the second hand store today, but I didn't care for the synopsis on the back so have passed for now. They had three of hers/theirs I think, but none really appealed to me. Honestly, I thought they were rather blood thirsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixyfun Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I have read all three of the Nikki French books. She has an interesting style. I enjoyed them all. Her writing style makes them quick reads, and I think you get a good sense of both the killer and victim insights. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I've read one of nikki french's books it's called "Land of the living":readingtwo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I watched The Book Show (Sky Arts) this week and discovered Nicci French was infact a husband and wife writing team. Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. Had been considering giving a book of theirs a go, but not so keen after searching on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I love 'her' books and have read them all except the last two, as I've got a mountain of others to read. If you look on the copyright page of any Nicci French novel you'll see the rights belong to a company called 'Joined-Up Writing' which is a giveaway that it's more than one person (it was to me anyway). I'm always impressed by the fact I can't see the join when I read 'her' books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyD Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I watched The Book Show (Sky Arts) this week and discovered Nicci French was infact a husband and wife writing team. Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. Had been considering giving a book of theirs a go, but not so keen after searching on here! Essiotrot, don't let that put you off, honestly! They write very convincingly as one voice. I've really enjoyed the Nicci French books I've read - very scary and atmospheric. And I loved Nicci Gerrard's fiction too - I think her characters are very real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiotrot Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks Lucy I plan to pick one up next time I visit the library, that way if its not for me it no loss. kx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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