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Books : Case Histories
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780552772433
Edition: New edition
ISBN: 0552772437
Label: Black Swan
Manufacturer: Black Swan
Number Of Pages: 399
Publication Date: August 02, 2006
Publisher: Black Swan
Studio: Black Swan
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Case Histories continues a winning streak for Kate Atkinson which began when her impressive novel Behind the Scenes at the Museum won the Whitbread First Novel Award. Since that book, Atkinson has gleaned a keen following of readers who are prepared to follow in the surprising directions the unpredictable author takes us on. And Atkinson--so far--hasn't let us down.
The perfectly judged prose that distinguished Human Croquet is fully in evidence in Case Histories, and a new frisson here comes from the genre-stretching that Atkinson is indulging in. In some ways, this book could almost be seen as a new take on the crime novel (not the first genre one would expect the author to tackle), but the crime elements here Atkinson uses are peripheral. The protagonist here is a former police inspector who now makes a living as a private investigator. Jackson Brodie is making ends meet in a sweaty Cambridge summer and trying to deal with his own failed marriage. But if his life is adrift, perhaps Brodie can justify his existence via his belief that he can do some good for the people he encounters in his job. But he is to find that he will be irrevocably changed by those he is trying to help.
As a vividly created cast of characters surround the beleaguered Brodie, all the novelistic skills that shone in Atkinson's earlier books are fully in play. Those deluded into thinking they've picked up something resembling a standard private eye novel will find something much more rich and strange; Atkinson goes from strength to strength.--Barry Forshaw
Rating:
- A Compelling Read
First Sentence: How lucky were they?
Ex-cop Jackson Brodie has three cases on which he is working. In 1970, Olivia, the youngest of three sisters disappears after she and another sister spent the night in their backyard tent. Their father has now died. When cleaning out his desk, the two middle sisters find Olivia's favorite toy. What happened to Olivia? In
1979, an overwhelmed wife and mother reaches the breaking point with disastrous results. Her sister wants Jackson ... Read More
Rating:
- A writer outside her comfort zone
Behind the Scenes... yes. Human Croquet... most definitely yes. But as brilliant a writer as Atkinson clearly is on her own territory, a crime writer she ain't. Unbelievable plot that relies almost exclusively on co-incidence, ridiculous and annoying characters and an ending so loose and stupidly unlikely (beyond any degree of suspension of disbelief!) this is almost like a teenager's attempt at a crime novel. Cack-handed, naive and woe-fully out of its depth.
Rating:
- Brilliant
This is one of those books that you keep in your hand when you get off the tube so that you can read one more paragraph going up the escalator. It is immediately engaging and written extremely well. You care for the characters and the author does a brilliant job of introducing them all well whilst keeping the mystery going so that you can't wait to turn the page. It is also very funny in parts and acutely sad in others. I was worried towards the end that I would be disappointed but I thought the book finished ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful Confusion
I really enjoyed this book of the lost and found centred around cases taken on by ex-policeman now PI, Brodie. Atkinson takes you into her characters musings on life after death and loss with witty observations. The cases are poignant, sad, inevitable and it is not just Brodie who is confused by the end. Not everything is tied up neatly leading to more confusion. Major and minor characters are rounded and full of life, even the sad ones.
Rating: - Gripping and superbly written
Couldn't put this down! A gripping and superbly written novel, combining the excitement and tension of a crime novel with a wonderful literary style. I really enjoyed it and will eagerly await new work by her.
The different strands which make up the plot are so skillfully and cleverly interwoven gradually as the novel progresses. A great read. Have since read 'One Good Turn' and loved that too.
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Case Histories
by: Kate Atkinson
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Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780552772433
Edition: New edition
ISBN: 0552772437
Label: Black Swan
Manufacturer: Black Swan
Number Of Pages: 399
Publication Date: August 02, 2006
Publisher: Black Swan
Studio: Black Swan
Related Items:
- One Good Turn
- Behind the Scenes at the Museum
- Human Croquet
- When Will There be Good News?
- Not the End of the World
- see more
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Case Histories continues a winning streak for Kate Atkinson which began when her impressive novel Behind the Scenes at the Museum won the Whitbread First Novel Award. Since that book, Atkinson has gleaned a keen following of readers who are prepared to follow in the surprising directions the unpredictable author takes us on. And Atkinson--so far--hasn't let us down.
The perfectly judged prose that distinguished Human Croquet is fully in evidence in Case Histories, and a new frisson here comes from the genre-stretching that Atkinson is indulging in. In some ways, this book could almost be seen as a new take on the crime novel (not the first genre one would expect the author to tackle), but the crime elements here Atkinson uses are peripheral. The protagonist here is a former police inspector who now makes a living as a private investigator. Jackson Brodie is making ends meet in a sweaty Cambridge summer and trying to deal with his own failed marriage. But if his life is adrift, perhaps Brodie can justify his existence via his belief that he can do some good for the people he encounters in his job. But he is to find that he will be irrevocably changed by those he is trying to help.
As a vividly created cast of characters surround the beleaguered Brodie, all the novelistic skills that shone in Atkinson's earlier books are fully in play. Those deluded into thinking they've picked up something resembling a standard private eye novel will find something much more rich and strange; Atkinson goes from strength to strength.--Barry Forshaw
Average Rating:
Rating:
- A Compelling ReadFirst Sentence: How lucky were they?
Ex-cop Jackson Brodie has three cases on which he is working. In 1970, Olivia, the youngest of three sisters disappears after she and another sister spent the night in their backyard tent. Their father has now died. When cleaning out his desk, the two middle sisters find Olivia's favorite toy. What happened to Olivia? In
1979, an overwhelmed wife and mother reaches the breaking point with disastrous results. Her sister wants Jackson ... Read More
Rating:
- A writer outside her comfort zoneBehind the Scenes... yes. Human Croquet... most definitely yes. But as brilliant a writer as Atkinson clearly is on her own territory, a crime writer she ain't. Unbelievable plot that relies almost exclusively on co-incidence, ridiculous and annoying characters and an ending so loose and stupidly unlikely (beyond any degree of suspension of disbelief!) this is almost like a teenager's attempt at a crime novel. Cack-handed, naive and woe-fully out of its depth.
Rating:
- BrilliantThis is one of those books that you keep in your hand when you get off the tube so that you can read one more paragraph going up the escalator. It is immediately engaging and written extremely well. You care for the characters and the author does a brilliant job of introducing them all well whilst keeping the mystery going so that you can't wait to turn the page. It is also very funny in parts and acutely sad in others. I was worried towards the end that I would be disappointed but I thought the book finished ... Read More
Rating:
- Wonderful ConfusionI really enjoyed this book of the lost and found centred around cases taken on by ex-policeman now PI, Brodie. Atkinson takes you into her characters musings on life after death and loss with witty observations. The cases are poignant, sad, inevitable and it is not just Brodie who is confused by the end. Not everything is tied up neatly leading to more confusion. Major and minor characters are rounded and full of life, even the sad ones.
Rating:
- Gripping and superbly writtenCouldn't put this down! A gripping and superbly written novel, combining the excitement and tension of a crime novel with a wonderful literary style. I really enjoyed it and will eagerly await new work by her.
The different strands which make up the plot are so skillfully and cleverly interwoven gradually as the novel progresses. A great read. Have since read 'One Good Turn' and loved that too.
Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable • Art, Architecture & Photography • Audio CDs • Audio Cassettes • Biography • Business, Finance & Law • Calendars, Diaries, Annuals & More • Children's Books • Comics & Graphic Novels • Computing & Internet • Crime, Thrillers & Mystery • Fiction • Food & Drink • Gay & Lesbian • Health, Family & Lifestyle • History • Home & Garden • Horror • Humour • Languages • Mind, Body & Spirit • Music, Stage & Screen • Poetry, Drama & Criticism • Reference • Religion & Spirituality • Romance • Science & Nature • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Scientific, Technical & Medical • Society, Politics & Philosophy • Sports, Hobbies & Games • Study Books • Travel & Holiday • Young Adult • e-Books •
