PositiveBooklistThis is an engrossing story with an interesting take on grief and forgiveness, with pieces of art found at the resort adding a fun element.
Dervla McTiernan
PositiveBooklistMysteries based on true stories can be predictable, yet McTiernan has crafted an engrossing and shocking story inspired by tragically familiar events.
Buzz Bissinger
RaveBooklistBissinger employs the familiar narrative-nonfiction device of focusing on a few of the characters involved in a larger story and immersing the reader in their lives, sharing their thoughts, their fears, and their dreams of what their lives might be like if they were to make it home. This well-researched and impassioned book not only chronicles a little-known moment in sports history but also offers a poignant snapshot of the tragedy of war. Bissinger says of these brave men who sacrificed everything, \'They deserved so much more.\'
David Maraniss
PositiveBooklist... meticulously researched ... Although Thorpe’s life was filled with loss, heartache, and bigotry, Maraniss focuses on the triumph in the career of this remarkable athlete, even though Thorpe never received the recognition he deserved while alive ... This attention to detail is impressive, but the narrative sometimes meanders, slowing down the flow. Still, Maraniss has written a comprehensive and insightful biography, one that, when finished, may leave readers wondering why they didn’t learn more about Thorpe in history class.
Riley Sager
PositiveBooklistSager is terrific at creating suspense within a confined, sometimes claustrophobic setting, and he makes the most of his unreliable narrator...Fans of stories that keep the heart pounding and the mind engaged will enjoy this one, although some may find a few of the twists hard to believe...Still, those willing to suspend disbelief will be happy to follow this wild ride from one of the genre’s most entertaining authors.
