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Sepulchre | 
| Author: Kate Mosse
Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Category: Book
New (5) Used (3) from £4.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 992453
Media: Paperback
Pages: 739
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.4 x 2.1
ISBN: 0752893963
EAN: 9780752893969
ASIN: 0752893963
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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| Customer Reviews: Read 86 more reviews...
 Predictable & Disappointing August 30, 2008
From the opening chapters you realise that there is a lot of unneccessary filling (or padding) in this novel and as the book progresses, the plot development and ending becomes predictable and obvious. I'd lost interest about two-thirds of the way through and was very tempted to stop reading. But I had to keep reading simply to prove to myself that I was right about the plot and the ending - and I was. Certain strands of the storyline are totally superfluous and had they not been included, would not have been missed. And, if I'm being honest the standard of writing is poor.
Not LABYRINTH but not all bad. August 29, 2008
I very much wanted to like this book and am incredibly disappointed that I found it such a chore to finish. I loved Labyrinth but in my opinion this book pales in comparison and Ms Mosse missed an opportunity as the story is really quite good, full of mysticism, spirits, tarot etc. It is a very well researched novel full of historical information which I always find fascinating. The main problem is the 'rushed' feel even though it is an epic length book, and I agree with other reviewers that if pressure was put on Ms Mosse because of deadlines then her publishers have ruined what could have been a truly excellent book through shoddy editing etc.
It started off quite well with Leonie Vernier (the heroine of the historical section) being stood up by her brother at the Opera and the fall-out which ensued. I enjoyed the way in which the fictional character was woven into and witnessed historical events and thought that this section of the book was exciting and promised better to come. Unfortunately it didn't always deliver. In my case, I believe that the modern section of the book let the whole novel down. It wasn't nearly as compelling as the 1891 story and it lacked lustre in comparison. The main problems being quite a dull heroine called Meredith and the continual use of Americanisms (already outlined in previous reviews) which I found very off-putting and bit irritating. As a consequence I believe that the 1891 story is better all-round. This story actually had teeth and in parts was quite gripping especially the climax of the Anatole/Constant saga which, frustratingly, highlighted just how good this novel could have been. It was all the more disappointing when it then slipped back into what can only be described as 'plodding'.
I think 3 stars if fair for this book. I will still be eagerly looking out for the next Kate Mosse book. I'm sure that the next will be back up to Labyrinth standards and in the meantime, we can buy paperbacks so cheaply now in the UK that it's well worth picking up and seeing what you think for yourself.
 fantastic August 25, 2008
i could not put this book down! the characters spoke to me and seemed to come to life. it was well researched, written and thought out. i would highly recomend this book. it was in parts a bt difficult to follow, but over all well worth the read.
 Good Holiday Read August 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having thoroughly enjoyed her first book I couldn't wait to read this. Unfortunately I didn't get as carried away with this one but it was still and enjoyable read and kept me entertained on a long-haul flight. Will still be looking out for this author in the future.
 Sorry,cannot finish this! August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sorry,I cannot carry on with this book! I almost never abandon a book,but have struggled for several nights and life is too short to waste time on it! Story was intriguing at first,but it is so badly written and cliche-ridden,the silly Americanisms(for the U.S.market,I assume)became unbearable,and with some relief I have popped it into the charity shop bag.
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