Book obtained from: Library “new books” shelf, large print edition
Description: The back
cover tells us that Dixie Hemingway, the protagonist, witnesses a
head-on collision, and she pulls one of the drivers from the car just
before it explodes. She then proceeds to a local bookstore, where
she meets the proprietor and his cat. The next day, Dixie learns the
driver claims he is her husband, and the store proprietor and his cat
have disappeared.
Plot: The book is a
light, fun read and moves quickly. The storyline is sufficiently
complicated to make for an interesting read. It was a who-done-it
and a how-done-it. I had a vague inkling of the “who”, no clue
as to the “how”. The end included a high-tension, scary
predicament and a satisfying twist.
Characterization: The
characters are very well-developed and nuanced. I wanted Dixie to
succeed, and had concerns on how she would pull it off.
Setting: One of the
Florida Key islands. The descriptions were very good, I was able to
picture every scene without it being over-described.
Other: This book had
several interesting minor characters.
Overall: a fun book. I
would read more by this author.
Grade: A-
